Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Boston String Quartet, an associated enterprise


Since its formation 2004, the Boston String Quartet has been a creative leader in contemporary classical music in New England. Having made their professional debut at Weil Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, the quartet performs their own arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, world music and more, and is continually “exploring different ways of sparking musical interest” [Boston Globe]. This journey has allowed for collaboration with John Mayer, the Boston Ballet, Jennifer Holliday, Lisa Fisher, Tim Janis, Dave Fiucznyski, as well as opportunity to perform at such venues as the Los Angeles Music Awards, PBS, and the Yankee Homecoming Festival. Committed to music education in the Boston metro area, the members of the Boston String Quartet are currently ensemble in residence at contemporary music school, School of Groove. To date, the Boston String Quartet has released two independent albums — “Spectrum” and “On Christmas Eve” [“a lovely alternative sound for the holiday season” –Audiophile Audition] can be heard over the radio or may be found performing on local television stations — and is currently recording on Boston-based classical label, Navona Recordings.