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Sae Chanabayashi, violinist of the Jasper String Quartet, works with young musicians participating
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About the Quartet-in-Residence Program ~ About the Quartet ~ Support the Quartet-in-Residence Program ~ Upcoming Concerts
About the Quartet-in-Residence Program
In 1999, Caramoor established the annual String Quartet-in-Residence program supported by major endowment gifts from The Ernst C. Stiefel Foundation. It is Caramoor's goal to use the residency format to integrate a quartet into the life of the institution and the community. The Amphion String Quartet is the thirteenth Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence at Caramoor; previous quartets have included: the Linden String Quartet, Jasper String Quartet, Avalon String Quartet, Miró Quartet, Pacifica Quartet, Rossetti String Quartet, the Daedalus Quartet, the Amernet String Quartet, the Jupiter String Quartet, the Parker String Quartet, the Escher String Quartet and the Ariel String Quartet.
It can be argued that the United States has the most effective teaching mechanism for training professional musicians. There can be no doubt that America has more wonderful young players than performance outlets. Given this reality, a promising performer or ensemble needs as much perseverance as talent to launch a career. From Caramoor’s perspective, it takes commitment, intelligence, and patience to build an audience for young performers. Addressing these realities, the Ernst Stiefel String Quartet Residency gives Caramoor a chance to present a quartet each year for the advancement of its reputation and career, as well as to enhance the life of the Caramoor community.
During the fall and spring, the Residency includes participation in the Student Strings program involving schools in many of the local school districts.
The quartet visits each participating school for a brief "Concert and Conversation," after which the young string students visit Caramoor for an instructional string clinic under the supervision of the quartet members. Many of the young students come, with their families, to hear the full-length concerts in the Music Room. For some, this is their first experience of a chamber music concert.
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About the Quartet
Caramoor is pleased to welcome the Amphion String Quartet as the 2012-13 Ernst Stiefel Quartet-in-Residence. The Amphions will be performing during the 2012-13 Concerts in the Music Room season. Performers: Katie Hyun and David Southorn, violins; Wei-Yang Andy Lin, viola; Mihai Marica, cello
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Support the Quartet-in-Residence Program
The key parts of Caramoor's mission are 1) presenting musical performances of the highest quality,
2) mentoring young professional musicians, and
3) engaging young children through educational experiences that deepen their relationship to music.
The Ernst Stiefel Quartet Residency Program touches all of these areas.
To support this program or any others at Caramoor, please contact
the Development Department, at 914.232.5035 ext. 261
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Upcoming Concerts
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 8:00pm
Tickets: $25.00 Buy Now
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