The Emerson String QuartetSaturday, October 7, 20178:00 p.m.

Acclaimed by audiences and critics around the world, the Emerson returns for its 19th appearance on our series. Said The New York Times recently, “The performances were everything we have come to expect from this superb ensemble: technically resourceful, musically insightful, full of character, and always interesting.” Their program will include two string quartets by Beethoven and a string quartet by Schumann.

Zorá Quartet Saturday, October 21, 20178:00 p.m.

Winners of the 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the Zorá Quartet is the eighth recipient of our Performance Award. Commenting on a recent performance by these musicians from Thailand, South Korea, China, and Spain, The New York Times praised its “depth and maturity” as well as its “affecting impetuosity.” Their program will include string quartets by Mendelssohn and Beethoven.

Modigliani QuartetSaturday, November 18, 2017 8:00 p.m.

A favorite of the Friends of Music audience, the Modigliani Quartet returns for its third appearance on our series. They have been praised for their “elegance and shaded refinement [that brings] a distinctive style to the tapering of phrase, balance, and quality of sound.” The French ensemble’s program will include string quartets Mozart, Saint-Saens, and Mendelssohn.

Edward Aaron, cello Saturday, April 14, 20188:00 p.m.

Joined by pianist Jeewon Park and violinist Tessa Lark, Westchester-based Edward Aaron, recognized world-wide for his elegant musicianship, will perform piano trios by Beethoven and Dvořák as well as a sonata for violin and cello by Ravel.

Brooklyn Rider Saturday, April 28, 20188:00 p.m.

This breakout ensemble has been hailed by some as “the future of chamber music.” Said the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “They are four classical musicians playing with the energy of young rock stars…” Their program for us will include works by Bach, John Lurie, Colin Jacobsen, and Beethoven.

Charlie Albright, pianoSaturday, May 12, 2018 8:00 p.m.

One of our first Performance Awardees, and a favorite of the Friends of Music audience, Charlie Albright returns for his second appearance on our series. The program of this American-born pianist, composer, and improviser will include two Schubert impromptus, concert arabesques on themes from Strauss’s On the Beautiful Blue Danube, variations for piano by Nikolai Kapustin, and some Chopin etudes.

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The Emerson String QuartetSaturday, October 7, 20178:00 p.m.

Acclaimed by audiences and critics around the world, the Emerson returns for its 19th appearance on our series. Said The New York Times recently, “The performances were everything we have come to expect from this superb ensemble: technically resourceful, musically insightful, full of character, and always interesting.” Their program will include two string quartets by Beethoven and a string quartet by Schumann.

Zorá Quartet Saturday, October 21, 20178:00 p.m.

Winners of the 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the Zorá Quartet is the eighth recipient of our Performance Award. Commenting on a recent performance by these musicians from Thailand, South Korea, China, and Spain, The New York Times praised its “depth and maturity” as well as its “affecting impetuosity.” Their program will include string quartets by Mendelssohn and Beethoven.

Modigliani QuartetSaturday, November 18, 2017 8:00 p.m.

A favorite of the Friends of Music audience, the Modigliani Quartet returns for its third appearance on our series. They have been praised for their “elegance and shaded refinement [that brings] a distinctive style to the tapering of phrase, balance, and quality of sound.” The French ensemble’s program will include string quartets Mozart, Saint-Saens, and Mendelssohn.

Edward Aaron, cello Saturday, April 14, 20188:00 p.m.

Joined by pianist Jeewon Park and violinist Tessa Lark, Westchester-based Edward Aaron, recognized world-wide for his elegant musicianship, will perform piano trios by Beethoven and Dvořák as well as a sonata for violin and cello by Ravel.

Brooklyn Rider Saturday, April 28, 20188:00 p.m.

This breakout ensemble has been hailed by some as “the future of chamber music.” Said the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “They are four classical musicians playing with the energy of young rock stars…” Their program for us will include works by Bach, John Lurie, Colin Jacobsen, and Beethoven.

Charlie Albright, pianoSaturday, May 12, 2018 8:00 p.m.

One of our first Performance Awardees, and a favorite of the Friends of Music audience, Charlie Albright returns for his second appearance on our series. The program of this American-born pianist, composer, and improviser will include two Schubert impromptus, concert arabesques on themes from Strauss’s On the Beautiful Blue Danube, variations for piano by Nikolai Kapustin, and some Chopin etudes.

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Dear Music Lover,For more than 60 years in our annual six-concert subscription series, Friends of Music Concerts has brought to Westchester the world’s finest chamber music performed by supremely gifted artists. In addition, we have scheduled young professional ensembles to play for and work with students in selected Westchester public school districts, thus helping create audiences of tomorrow.Because such music so profoundly enriches our lives it is easy to forget that presenting concerts and enriching school district life have a business side. The cost of bringing this artistry to you is constantly increasing. Ticket sales and small government grants pay far less than the actual expenses we incur. Thus for the first time since the 2011-12 season, we have had to increase subscription and ticket pricesHowever, we still need your additional help. If you are not already a contributor to Friends of Music Concerts, we urge you to become one now. If you already are, we ask you to consider increasing your commitment. All donations are tax deductible. A place for identifying your gift may be found on the subscription form on the reverse side. If your gift can be matched by an employer, don’t forget to let us know; it will add to your personal contribution category.Please note that a subscription for all six concerts costs the same as do single tickets to only four of them, a very attractive discount.Thank you for your generous support.