Schedule:

Jonathan Ong, violin   Dorothy Ro, violin   Abigail Rojansky, viola   Jonathan Dormand, cello Known for its bold interpretive strength and electrifying performances, the Verona Quartet explores the intersection of American Jazz and classical music with works by Ellington, Gershwin, Ravel, Shostakovich & more.

Acclaimed as an “outstanding ensemble…cohesive yet full of temperament” (The New York Times), the Verona Quartet has firmly established itself amongst the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today. The group’s singular sense of purpose earned them Chamber Music America’s coveted 2020 Cleveland Quartet Award and a reputation for its “bold interpretive strength, robust characterization and commanding resonance” (Calgary Herald). The Quartet serves on the faculty of the Oberlin College and Conservatory as the Quartet-in-Residence. As committed advocates of diverse programming, the Verona Quartet curated the UpClose Chamber Music Series in North Carolina, electrifying audiences with their “sensational, powerhouse performance[s]” (Classical Voice America).

Program:

Ellington (arr. Peter Myers): Cotton Club Stomp
Gershwin: Lullaby
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 9
Vincent Youmans (arr. Peter Myers): Tea for Two
Ravel: String Quartet

Tickets: $25/50; children/students $5