From Palindromes to Coded Messages: An evening of duets and (musical) Easter eggs
$10 suggested donation
Join The Live Music Project for an evening of musical surprises in celebration of our second birthday!
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra music director and conductor Adam Stern will take us on a listening journey exploring palindromes, coded messages, and other surprises embedded in classical music.
After the talk, stick around for live duets from members of the delightful Skyros Quartet. Expect the unexpected!
Come early to hang out and grab a drink, dinner, and a table.
Approximate schedule:
6:30-7:15 – Food, drink, mingling, music
7:15-8:15 – Adam Stern: Palindromes, Coded Messages, and other Musical Easter Eggs
8:15-8:30 – Celebratory surprise!
8:30-9:30 – Skyros String Quartet: Duets for strings
We hope you'll join us!
Admission: $10 suggested donation at the door. RSVP recommended.
A big thank you to our partners: Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra, Emerald City Music, Seattle Chamber Music Society, the Early Music Guild, and the Seattle Symphony!
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ADAM STERN
Adam Stern has been leading the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra since 2003. During his tenure he has brought numerous world, U.S., West Coast, and Northwest premieres to the Puget Sound community. Stern’s unique programming combines beloved masterworks with must-hear rarities; his programs are not merely concerts, but true musical events. Stern is also Music Director of the Sammamish Symphony, and will be Assistant Conductor/"Pops" Conductor of the Oregon Coast Music Festival beginning in summer of 2016. http://www.adamsternconductor.com/
SKYROS QUARTET
Founded in 2010, the Skyros Quartet brings a bright and inventive style to the performance stage. Having recently relocated to the Seattle area, they can be seen performing, teaching, and leading community events in their new hometown. In addition to their work in the Pacific Northwest, Skyros has concertized across the US, Canada, and China.
Skyros released their debut album, INTROSPECTIVE ODYSSEY, to great international acclaim in August 2015. It can be heard on the Navona label of Parma Recordings. The album features three early twentieth century works by Benjamin Britten, Joaquin Turina, and Jean Sibelius.
Skyros earned Masters in Chamber Music Performance from the University of Texas at Austin Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, mentored by the Miró Quartet and Sandy Yamamoto. From 2012-2015, they served as the first Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music, where they pursued Doctorates in Chamber Music Performance under the guidance of the Chiara String Quartet.
Skyros is passionate about educating audiences to the wonders of the string quartet. They regularly visit schools, lead community engagement programs and interactive family concerts, enabling them to inspire audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds. In 2015, the members of Skyros were appointed co-Artistic Directors of ECCHO, the Emerald City Chamber Music Organization, an in-school program by Chamber Music Madness. ECCHO provides weekly coachings to young string quartets using a curriculum designed by Skyros.
The Skyros Quartet takes its name from the Greek isle of Skyros, one of a quartet of islands in the Aegean Sea. http://www.skyrosquartet.com/
THE LIVE MUSIC PROJECT
The Live Music Project is a community calendar for classical and contemporary music in Seattle. The LMP is a hub for more than 100 orchestras and ensembles in the region, giving them a centralized presence, helping them get the word out about their concerts, and making it easier for listeners to discover a wide variety of upcoming performances.
About Skyros Quartet
Sarah Pizzichemi, violin |
Brandon Vance, violin |
Justin Kurys, viola |
Willie Braun, cello