Grass Valley, Calif. February 23, 2024 – One of the most unique and exciting ensembles on the classical music circuit is FANDANGO! – a quartet performing a mix of Spanish, Latin-American, Balkan, Sephardic and traditional classical music for InConcert Sierra’s Third Sunday concert series on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2pm.
Hailing from Spain, France, Bosnia, and Taiwan, the four multi-award-winning virtuosi have appeared on the world’s most prestigious stages, earning accolades from the international press. Given their global recognition and diverse backgrounds, this ensemble brings a rich tapestry of musical influences to their performances.
The combination of flute, violin, guitar and cello is quite unusual. While the repertoire may rely on new arrangements due to the uncommon instrumentation, this also allows for creative reinterpretation of existing pieces. Their colorful program will include works by Boccherini, Miroslav Tadic, de Falla, and Rivera, along with two timeless favorites, “Carmen Fantasy” by Thomas, and “Winter” from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”
Two of the quartet members are French violinist Blaise Magnière and Taiwanese cellist Cheng-Hou Lee, both members of the acclaimed Avalon Quartet, which captured the top prize at the ARD Competition in Munich and first prize at the Concert Artists Guild Competition in New York City.
The other two members of the quartet are Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic, a husband-and-wife team recognized worldwide as the Cavatina Duo. They have captivated audiences with their electrifying performances in major venues and festivals. They performed for InConcert Sierra in February 2023.
“After their last sensational, multi-standing ovation performance, Eugenia and Denis told me about their Fandango! Ensemble with incredible enthusiasm. I knew I wanted to present them as soon as possible. They will also be performing for over 600 third-grade Western Nevada County students in our “Just for You” concerts on Monday, March 18. The students won’t know what hit them-the quartet is truly sensational and exhilarating.” said ICS Artistic Director Ken Hardin.
General admission tickets are $48 for adults and free for youth 18 and under. There will be a complimentary pre-concert talk at 1:15. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit inconcertsierra.org.
KNOW AND GO:
What: Fandango!
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2pm
Where: 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley (Seventh-day Adventist Church)
Tickets: https://inconcertsierra.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=2915268
ABOUT: InConcert Sierra is a Nevada County non-profit organization that presents high-caliber classical music performances and robust music education offerings for all ages. The organization is currently building the Crown Point Events Complex that will feature a state-of-the-art acoustic concert hall, black box theater, and conference center. Founded in 1946, ICS is celebrating 76 years as an integral part of Nevada County’s arts community. For more information, call 530-273-3990 or please visit www.inconcertsierra.org