PQ and György Kurtág in NYC 2/2-2/6

January 6, 2009

The Parker Quartet has been given the opportunity to work with the great Hungarian composer György Kurtág as part of Carnegie Hall’s workshop series.  One of the most highly esteemed composers of our time, Kurtág will work intensively with the quartet from February 2-6 in New York City on a set of works that include: Beethoven Op.127, Bartok No.4, and his own Six Moments musicaux, Op.44.  In 2005, the Parker Quartet gave the North American Premiere of the Six Moments musicaux in Weill Hall.  

If you are interested in attending these sessions, you can find out more information by clicking here.

Parker Quartet Receives the Cleveland Quartet Award

November 13, 2008

Parker Quartet

To Receive the Cleveland Quartet Award

For the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Seasons

(New York, NY) Chamber Music America (CMA) announced today that the Parker Quartet has been selected to receive the Cleveland Quartet Award.

Established in 1995, the biennial award honors and promotes a rising young string quartet whose artistry demonstrates that it is in the process of establishing a major career.  “Among the many talented string quartets performing today, the Parker Quartet has shown extraordinary skill and artistic maturity,” said Margaret M. Lioi, Chamber Music America’s chief executive officer.  “It is our great pleasure to recognize them with the Cleveland Quartet Award for their past achievements as well as for the exciting career that lies ahead.”

Welcome

October 27, 2008

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