The New Orford String Quartet

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Concert

The New Orford String Quartet returns to where it all began! Formed 16 years ago by four outstanding musicians, the ensemble quickly established itself as one of the country’s most remarkable quartets. United by their shared passion for chamber music, Jonathan Crow, Andrew Wan, Sharon Wei, and Joseph Johnson are celebrated for their rich sound, musical chemistry, and deeply expressive interpretations.

Their approach—at once disciplined and spontaneous—reveals the very essence of the string quartet. Their return to Orford promises an evening where excellence meets sensitivity, imbued with the spirit of a place that holds special meaning in their story.

The quartet will present three masterworks by Beethoven, Janáček, and Mendelssohn, offering a captivating journey through the depth and diversity of the string quartet repertoire.

Repertoire

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827)
Quatuor à cordes n⁰ 2 en sol majeur, op. 18 n⁰ 2

LEOŠ JANÁČEK (1854-1928)
Quatuor à cordes n⁰ 1, « Sonate à Kreutzer »

FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Quatuor à cordes n⁰ 6 en fa mineur, op. 80

Artists

New Orford String Quartet
Four musicians with equally stellar pedigrees formed the New Orford String Quartet with the goal of developing a new model for a touring string quartet.  Their concept – to bring four elite orchestral leaders and soloists together on a regular basis over many years to perform chamber music at the highest level – has resulted in a quartet that maintains a remarkably fresh perspective while bringing a palpable sense of joy to each performance. The Toronto Star has described this outcome as “nothing short of electrifying.”

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