Francesca Anderegg, Michelle LaCourse, and Hyun-Ji Kwon
EVENT POSTPONED
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Strings Entwined concert scheduled for November 24th, 2024, has been postponed. Unfortunately, the heating system at the venue has broken down, and, despite our and the venues best efforts, it cannot be repaired in time for the concert.
The comfort and safety of our audience and performers are our top priority, and with the current conditions at the venue, we believe it would not be suitable to hold the event as planned. We are currently working on rescheduling the concert and will provide you with the new date as soon as possible.
We understand this may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All tickets for the original date will be valid for the rescheduled concert, and we will notify you with further details soon.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out at info@convergeneensemble.org
DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24TH
TIME: 3PM
ADDRESS: ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 14 CUSHING AVE, BOSTON
Join Convergence Ensemble for an enchanting program of music for violin, viola, and cello – Classic, Exotic, Moody, and Rhapsodic. Strings Entwined features lesser-known works combined with classics from the trio literature and includes music by two African-American composers, two women composers, & three living composers, as well as two well-loved pieces from the more standard "canon" of string chamber music.
PROGRAM
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson – Movement for String Trio
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Trio in E-flat, Op. 3
Intermission
Sarah Dubois – Perduto Senza Lei
John Steinmetz – Lament (Chaccone)
Jessie Montgomery – Rhapsody No. 1
Ernst von Dohnányi – Serenade
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MORE ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS
Francesca Anderegg, violinist, has been hailed by the New York Times for her “rich tone” and “virtuosic panache,” and delivers insightful accounts of contemporary and classical music. Through her inventive programming, active composer collaborations, and precise yet impassioned interpretations, Anderegg has earned renown as a musical explorer of the first order. Anderegg has a national and international reputation as a violinist with a special focus on Latin American repertoire and contemporary music.
Michelle LaCourse, violist, is an active soloist and chamber musician, has appeared on four continents, including recent performances in France, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, Brazil, China, and South Korea, and in many parts of the USA. She was formerly a member of the Lehigh Quartet, the Delphic String Trio and the Aeolian Trio, and currently performs with the Pangaea Chamber Players and the Convergence Ensemble. She currently teaches viola and chairs the String Department at Boston University’s School of Music, where she was awarded BU’s Metcalf Cup and Prize, the university’s highest honor for excellence in teaching. She frequently presents master classes at music schools across the United States and internationally, and during the summer months she also teaches and performs at the annual Karen Tuttle Viola Workshops and BU’s Tanglewood Institute as well as a number of other festivals and workshops.
Hyun-Ji Kwon, cellist, currently maintains an active schedule as soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree at Ewha Women’s University in Seoul, Korea; Master of Music and Graduate Diploma at New England Conservatory in Boston; Doctor of Musical Arts at Boston University, in the studio of Rhonda Rider. Her other teachers have included Natasha Brofsky, Il-hwan Bai and Sungwon Yang. Kwon has performed in master classes for renowned cellists such as Natalia Gutman and Anner Bylsma. She has performed as guest alumna along with the celebrated Muir Quartet and violist Michelle LaCourse, with the Convergence Ensemble, ArtiQue in Boston Ensemble, Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra and many more Boston area ensembles.
Tickets
This is a free event but where possible, a donation of $15.00 per ticket would be graciously accepted.
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Public Transportation
10 minutes walk from Uphams Corner MBTA Commuter Rail stop, 20 minute walk from Savin Hill Red Line MBTA stop. Also served by buses 15, 16, 17, 41
Parking: There is a free parking lot at the corner of Cushing Ave and Columbia Rd. Parking is first come first serve. There is a public parking lot on Ramsey Street at the intersection of Dudley Street and Columbia Road, behind CVS Pharmacy.
We look forward to seeing you there!