the Fry Street Quartet will perform a concert on Sunday, April 6, when Neskowin Chamber Music hosts the talented foursome.

Fry Street Quartet to play Neskowin Chamber Music Concert on April 6 at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma

Photo courtesy of Andrew McAllister

An Innovative Musical Approach

The dynamic and award-winning musical stylings of the Fry Street Quartet will showcase their innovative approach to music on Sunday, April 6, when Neskowin Chamber Music hosts the talented foursome. The concert starts at 3 p.m. at the Chapel at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale.

The Fry Street Quartet, lauded as “a triumph of ensemble playing” by The New York Times, is a dynamic force in the world of chamber music. Known for their innovative approach, the quartet bridges classical masterpieces with bold, contemporary compositions. Their performances are celebrated for their “technical precision and scorching spontaneity” (The Strad), and they have captivated audiences around the world, from Carnegie Hall to Jerusalem.

Since winning the Grand Prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the ensemble has earned acclaim for its profound artistry and technical mastery. Their diverse discography includes recordings of works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Janáček, alongside contemporary pieces such as Laura Kaminsky’s “As One” and Clarice Assad’s “Canções da America.”

The quartet’s repertoire spans classical and modern works, with particular emphasis on the complete quartets of Béla Bartók, which they’ve performed as part of Salt Lake City’s NOVA series and at Utah State University. 

A champion of new music, the Fry Street Quartet continues to expand their catalog with works inspired by nature and sustainability. Recent commissions include Laura Kaminsky’s “Arboreal,”  Nicolás Lell Benavides’ “Lek,” and Gabriela Lena Frank’s “A Psalm of Disquiet.” Their multi-disciplinary global sustainability initiative, “The Crossroads Project” with physicist Dr. Robert Davies has drawn widespread attention with its innovative blend of art and science, highlighting the quartet’s commitment to advocacy through music.

The Fry Street Quartet serves as Quartet-in-Residence at Utah State University and performs on a rare collection of Italian instruments, including violins by J.B. Guadagnini and Pietro Rogeri, a viola by Giovanni Battista Rogeri, and a cello by Andrea Guarneri.

For tickets to the April 6 concert ($40), visit neskowinchambermusic.com.