Avalon String Quartet
Avalon String Quartet
Described by the Chicago Tribune as "an ensemble that invites you--ears, mind, and spirit--into its music," the Avalon String Quartet has established itself as one of the country's leading ensembles. Formed in 1995 at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, the Quartet came to the fore after participating in Isaac Stern's Chamber Music Workshop at Carnegie Hall in 1997. As a result, Mr. Stern invited the Avalon Quartet to perform in the Isaac Stern Chamber Music Encounters in Jerusalem and presented the ensemble's Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall. The quartet captured the top prize at the ARD Competition in Munich (2000) as well as the First Prize at Concert Artists Guild Competition in New York (1999). The quartet is in residence at Northern Illinois University. Their recording on Channel Classics won the Chamber Music America/WQXR Record Award in 2002.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| O Sapientia/Steal Away | Hayes Biggs | Avalon String Quartet |
| Namasté | Ethan Wickman | Avalon String Quartet |
| String Quartet | Stephen Gryc | Avalon String Quartet |
| A Muse | David Macbride | Avalon String Quartet |
Reviews
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"There are so many fine young string quartets these days that the Avalon may have not yet come to your attention. It should. They play the Biggs piece with passion and precision, sensitively varied colors, and impeccable pacing."
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"Four worthwhile works...all deserving of a place in the repertoire. The impressive Avalon String Quartet does them a huge service."
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"If there is any question as to whether newly composed music played by one of the premier quartets of our time can be fun, inspiring, whimsical, melodic, and user-friendly, this CD should put all qualms to rest. Yes, folks, there is music being written and performed that doesn't need a light show or sexy dancers to be fascinating."
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