NEW BRAUNFELS CHAMBER MUSIC
presents
Balourdet Quartet
Angela Bae, violin | Justin DeFilippis, violin |
Benjamin Zannoni, viola | Russell Houston, cello
performing
String Quartet in G Major, op. 76 no. 1 by Franz Joseph Haydn
and (joined by pianist Daniel Anastasio)
the Quintet in F-sharp minor for Piano and Strings, by Amy Beach
Friday, January 23, 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation $20 at the door
The Balourdet Quartet stands out for their vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth that brings a fresh perspective to both beloved classics and modern compositions. Its unique closeness and willingness to take creative risks earned it the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, as well as Chamber Music America’s 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. The Quartet has won the Grand Prize at New York’s Concert Artists Guild Competition, has been prizewinners in Canada’s Banff International String Quartet Competition, the International Premio Paolo Borciani Competition in Italy, Gold Medal winners at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, and Gold Medal and Audience Prizewinners at the Yellow Springs Competition.
