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Paul reporting live from St Lawrence University
The Quartet arrived in Canton, NY on Sunday night after a long journey from SF with stops in Newark and Syracuse, culminating in a two and a half hour drive to our destination. We checked into our B&B accommodations, which are really lovely. On Monday we spent the day at The Crane School of Music… Continue Reading
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Fanfare Magazine Interviews ASQ Founder Sandy Wilson
Lynn René Bayley of Fanfare Magazine has a new, and very thorough, interview with ASQ’s founder, Sandy Wilson. Take a look at her kind introduction, and then follow the link to the full interview! The Alexander String Quartet, headquartered in San Francisco, is only now starting to make its way into the homes of millions… Continue Reading
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ASQ Heads to New York
ASQ Heads to New York for two concerts this week! Take a look below at the schedule, and let us know in the comments if we’ll see you there! Monday September 24, 2012 7:30 pm Crane School of Music The State University of New York Snell Music Theater Potsdam, New York Tel: (315) 267-2443 Web: www.potsdam.edu/newsandevents/… Continue Reading
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San Francisco Chronicle Reviews Gershwin & Kern
Joshua Kosman of The San Francisco Chronicle with a review for our new release Gershwin & Kern: “…it’s striking and invigorating to hear some of [Gershwin and Kern’s] familiar songs in these beautiful arrangements, suavely and soulfully played by the Alexander String Quartet. The gem of this set is Carl Davis’ adaptation of four songs… Continue Reading
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The ASQ Brings You the Music at Kohl Mansion Artists
Having just come off the ASQ’s 30th anniversary season, the Alexander String Quartet is delighted as Honorary Season Chairs, to be helping fete Music At Kohl Mansion’s own celebratory 30th concert season. Sandy looks forward to engaging the superbly impressive ensembles who will be coming in to grace this festive season in some anticipatory on-line… Continue Reading
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KDFC State of The Arts features Gershwin & Kern
KDFC’s “The State of The Arts” features the new Gershwin & Kern recording and interviews ASQ’s own Zak Grafilo. Take a listen: From KDFC: “The latest CD by the Alexander String Quartet pairs two kings of the American popular song: George Gershwin and Jerome Kern. A suite of tunes from Porgy and Bess, which began… Continue Reading
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I Care If You Listen Reviews With Strings Attached
I Care If You Listen (new classical music, art, and technology), has a great new feature on our With Strings Attached recording with the San Francisco Choral Artists. Here are a a few quotes from the review: “This album is the creative fruit of a unique Bay Area collaboration between San Francisco Choral Artists (Magen… Continue Reading
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SFCV Features Music at Kohl Mansion
This season, the ASQ will be the honorary chairs for the 30th Anniversary Season of Music at Kohl Mansion. The San Francisco Classical Voice has a quick preview of the season and a listing of the concerts and guest artists: “In that stately home in Burlingame, a glorious settings for weddings and when it comes… Continue Reading
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Looking Towards September – The ASQ Calendar
The 2012-2013 Alexander String Quartet season begins next month! Check out our September schedule below: Wednesday September 19, 2012 7:30 pm Rossmoor Chamber Music Society Gateway Clubhouse Fireside Room Walnut Creek, California Tel: (925) 979-0870 Web: www.rossmoornews.com/ Program: Mozart Quartet in F Major, KV 590 Shostakovich Quartet No. 7 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 108 Schubert Quartet… Continue Reading
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Foghorn Classics on MusicWeb International
Last week we shared a previously lost review of our Shostakovich Fragments volumes from MusicWeb International. Today we’re happy to let you know that those aren’t the only ASQ/Foghorn Classics CDs they have featured on their site. Check out all of the reviews HERE, or click the album artwork below to go directly to the… Continue Reading
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Alexander String Quartet Plays Six Famous Songs of Jerome Kern
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Listener Rave about Gershwin & Kern
One week ago was the official release of our latest recording Gershwin & Kern, and we’re happy to share some quick feedback from one happy listener via iTunes: Beautiful collection – delicately delivered with exquisite finesse (*****) “It’s hard to say whether I love the music or the performances best. It’s a superb combination These… Continue Reading
