A special evening of holiday music is coming to the Silvermine Arts
Center in New Canaan, Connecticut on Friday, December 14th. The Turtle
Island Quartet returns to Silvermine, bringing their signature fusion of
jazz and classical music to celebrate the holiday season.
The Turtle Island Quartet has been the very definition of American
chamber music for over 25 years. From stages across the globe to
international airwaves, this group is the most acclaimed ensemble of its
kind. Their holiday concert, "A Solstice Celebration," will take you
through the joyous voyage of world holiday music, commemorating the
quartet members' ancestral roots, featuring music associated with what
is referred to in both the Jewish and Hindu traditions as the Festival
of Lights.
From the songs of Chanukah, to the music of India's Diwali,
to the old English carols and Scottish reels of the 16th century, Turtle
Island Quartet explores the timeless music that has been an integral
part of winter holiday celebrations for centuries. The holiday program
will also include music from Vince Guaraldi's beloved A Charlie Brown
Christmas, as well as famous classical gems that have become indelibly
tied to the holiday season.
Since they began in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a
singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for
strings. Winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Classical
Crossover category, the group fuses the classical quartet aesthetic with
contemporary American musical styles. The group is made up of original
founding members, violinist, David Balakrishnan, and cellist Mark
Summer, joined by jazz violinist Mateusz Smoczynski and violist
Benjamin Von Gutzeit. Each member of the quartet is an accomplished
improviser, composer and arranger, as well as having extensive
conservatory training. As the group continues to refine their skills
through performances and recordings with major symphonic ensembles, and
through a determined educational commitment, the Turtle Island Quartet
stakes its claim as the quintessential American string quartet of this
century.
A unique holiday experience not to be missed. Seating is limited and
advance reservations are suggested. Tickets are $15 for members and $20
for non-members. To reserve tickets in advance or for more
information, call 203-966-9700 ext. 22 or visit our website at
www.silvermineart.org.
About Silvermine Arts Center
Silvermine Arts Center located in New Canaan, Connecticut is one of
the oldest artist communities in the United States. Located on a four
acre campus, the center is comprised of a nationally renowned artist
guild, award winning school of art offering multi-disciplinary art
classes for ages 2 to 102, an art and fine crafts shop and galleries,
offering over twenty contemporary and historic exhibitions annually. The
center also provides innovative arts education in Norwalk and Stamford
schools through its outreach program, Art Partners, and hosts a lecture
series and special programs throughout the year. Silvermine Arts Center
is a nonprofit organization.
Silvermine Arts Center Mission
Grounded in the belief that art is vital to the spirit, creativity
and wholeness of human beings, the mission of Silvermine Arts Center is
to cultivate, promote and encourage growth through the arts; to showcase
and serve artists; and to foster arts education and appreciation
opportunities for the greater community.
Gallery Hours: Silvermine Galleries are open Wednesday through
Saturday, 12p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1pm to 5 p.m. For more
information, call (203) 966-9700 ext. 20 or visit the website:
www.silvermineart.org.