MPR and Performance Today Announces PQ Residency

Thursday, 12. 17. 2009  –  Category: News

Classical Minnesota Public Radio to Host The Parker Quartet During
a First-Ever Artists-in-Residency

The Parker Quartet to perform concerts throughout the region, including The
Varsity Theater inMinneapolisonApril 15

(St. Paul, Minn.)—December 15, 2009—Classical MinnesotaPublic Radio announced
today itsfirst-ever artists-in-residency, the Parker Quartet. The group will embark on a
multi-tiered programthroughout 2010—which includesappearances onPerformance
Todaybroadcasts, concertsthroughout the regionand at a non-traditional venue, The
Varsity Theater inMinneapolis.The group will also teach masters classes, and will host
a national string quartet competitionfor aspiring classical musicians.
“We have long hoped to host an up-and-coming classical music group,” says Brian
Newhouse, senior producer, Classical Minnesota Public Radio. “When we met the
Parker Quartet, we said, ‘Yes—bingo!’ They are so wonderful and generous with their
performances and their can-do spirit about working together.”

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