The Blodgett Chamber Music Series Presents: Parker Quartet

Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, String Quartet in C major, K. 465 "Dissonance"
Victor Arul, The Total Institution*
Amy Beach, Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op. 67 with special guest Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music. Inspired performances and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of the Quartet, having appeared at the world’s most illustrious venues since its founding in 2002.
Founded and currently based in Boston, the Parker Quartet’s numerous honors include winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition, the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at France’s Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition, and Chamber Music America’s prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award.  The members of the Parker Quartet serve as Professors of the Practice and Blodgett Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University’s Department of Music.
*2023 Blodgett Composition Competition Prize Winner

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