World-Renowned Alexander String Quartet Performs in the Adirondacks.
Hill and Hollow Music presents the world-class Alexander String Quartet on Sunday, October 15, at the historic Saranac Methodist Church.
Photo courtesy Alexander String Quartet
Get ready to experience one of the world’s premier string quartets for a truly unforgettable performance in a historic setting in the Tri-Lakes & High Peaks region of the Adirondacks.
The ensemble is scheduled to perform on Sunday, October 15 at 3 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac
Historic Saranac Methodist Church.
The Alexander String Quartet, an ensemble of globally acclaimed musicians, has graced major music capitals across five continents with their performances. Since 1989, they have established their pivotal artistic presence as an Ensemble-in-Residence of San Francisco Performances, operating from San Francisco. Their exceptional renditions of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich have earned them international critical acclaim.
Worldwide recognition for outstanding artistry.
The Alexander String Quartet was established in 1981 in New York City, and it quickly gained recognition for its exceptional performances by winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 1982. They subsequently made history in 1985 as the first American quartet to win the London (now Wigmore) International String Quartet Competition. The quartet has been awarded honorary degrees from Allegheny College and St. Lawrence University, as well as Presidential medals from Baruch College (CUNY). They have performed at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, the 92nd Street Y, the Metropolitan Museum, Jordan Hall, and the Library of Congress. Moreover, they have been invited to perform at various universities, including Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Lewis & Clark, and UCLA.
Numerous overseas tours include the UK, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Greece, Republic of Georgia, Argentina, Panamá, and the Philippines. Their visit to Poland’s Beethoven Easter Festival is beautifully captured in the 2017 award-winning documentary Con Moto: The Alexander String Quartet.
Performing Beethoven’s most challenging works.
Watch the Alexander String Quartet perform two excerpts from Beethoven’s epic masterpiece, his String Quartet No. 13 in Bb Major, Op. 130: the Grosse Fugue, considered by many to be Beethoven’s most challenging work, and the sublime Cavatina
Concert admission is collected at the door: $20 for general admission, $15 for students/seniors, and $5 for children accompanied by an adult. For more info, call 518-293-7613 or email ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com
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