Parker Quartet – Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Thursday, January 18, 7:30 pm

Renowned for its dynamic interpretations and polished performances, this group has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. Their numerous honors include winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition and the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at France’s Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition. Their Naxos recording of György Ligeti’s complete works for string quartet won the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance.

They will perform Mozart’s String Quartet in B-flat major, K. 589, Ligeti’s String Quartet No.1 Métamorphoses nocturnes, and Bartók’s String Quartet No. 4.

$20 SBMA Members/$25 Non-Members

Purchase tickets at the Museum Visitor Services desks or online at tickets.sbma.net.

Location:

Mary Craig Auditorium

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101

More about Parker Quartet:

Daniel Chong, violin

Ken Hamao, violin

Jessica Bodner, viola

Kee-Hyun Kim, cello

Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the hallmarks of the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet. Renowned for its dynamic interpretations and polished, expansive colors, the group has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. In demand worldwide, the Quartet has appeared at the world’s most important venues since its founding in 2002.