Manhattan Chamber Players String Sextet
Due to the weather forecast, this event is moving indoors to the RØDE House.
Enjoy an evening of free live music on the Momentary Green, featuring a string sextet comprised of members of the Manhattan Chamber Players. Based in New York City, the MCP is a collective of musicians who share the common aim of performing the greatest works in the chamber music repertoire at the highest level. Join us as they bring the polish and passion of virtuoso performance to Northwest Arkansas.
“An intensely wrought and burnished performance…Overall, I wished I could put them on repeat.” – Strings magazine
Free, no tickets required.
EVENT PROGRAM
Johannes Brahms
String Sextet No 2 in G Major, Op. 36 (1864-65)
Allegro non troppo
Scherzo. Allegro non troppo — Presto giocoso
Poco Adagio
Poco Allegro
Arnold Schoenberg
Verklärte Nacht (1899)
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
String Sextet
Elizabeth Fayette, Violin
Tricia Park, Violin
Luke Fleming, Viola
Halam Kim, Viola
Arlen Hlusko, Cello
Jacob Fowler, Cello
Formed in 2015 by Artistic Director and violist Luke Fleming, the Manhattan Chamber Players are comprised of an impressive roster of musicians who all come from the tradition of great music making at the Marlboro Music Festival, Steans Institute at Ravinia, Music@Menlo, Yellow Barn Chamber Music Festival and Perlman Music Program, and are former students of the Curtis Institute, Juilliard School, Colburn School, and the New England Conservatory.
Members of MCP are current and former members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Ensemble Connect, and the Aizuri, Attacca, Dover, Escher, Vega, and Ying Quartets, the Aletheia, Appassionata, and Lysander Piano Trios, and Imani Winds. They are top prizewinners in the Banff, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff, Melbourne, Naumburg, Osaka, Primrose, Queen Elisabeth, Rubinstein, Tchaikovsky, Tertis, and Young Concert Artists Competitions, and are some of the most sought after solo and chamber performers of their generation. The Manhattan Chamber Players have been featured multiple times on NPR’s Performance Today, and is the Ensemble-in-Residence at both the Festival de Febrero in Mexico and the Crescent City Chamber Music Festival in New Orleans. In addition to its numerous concerts across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, MCP regularly tours in Asia and the Middle East, and has led chamber music residency programs at institutions throughout the U.S. and abroad.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Plenty of space: Arrive early! We recommend arriving about half an hour before the shows to claim your preferred spot. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair or blanket and spread out.
- Food and drink: Thirsty? Enjoy the crisp creations of the Atrium Bar, open from 2 to 8 p.m. Due to the weather forecast, the Momentary Food Truck will not be open for this event.
- Easy Parking: We recommend parking in our nearby garage, located next to the 8th Street Market at 801 SE 8th Street. Note: There is an 8′ height limit for the garage.
- Worried about the weather? Call the Inclement Weather line to check on any cancellations or relocations: (479) 657-2488, or catch our Instagram and Facebook stories for the most up-to-date information.
- Safety Precautions: We continue to monitor local COVID-19 trends and government health guidance. As of now, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and masking are not required to attend this show. Please monitor our website for updates; protocols are subject to change.
ABOUT FREE FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN
Kick back and celebrate summer with free live music on the Momentary Green. Watch the shadows lengthen as you stretch out, unwind, and enjoy the signature sounds of nationally recognized performers all summer long. Check out the full lineup for Free Fridays on the Green, or sign up for eNews and get the latest music updates delivered straight to your inbox.
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