Free Concert with the ASQ and the Amara Piano Quartet, April 10

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT The Arianna Quartet welcomes the Amara Piano Quartet to UMSL for a thrilling concert, shared by these two acclaimed ensembles. Following a performance by the Amara Piano Quartet of Joaquin Turina’s Piano Quartet in A minor, Op.67 and Antonin Dvorak’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.87, the ASQ and Amara will join forces for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Sextet “Souvenir de Florence.” Don't miss this one of a kind concert at the Touhill!! Amara Piano Quartet with the ASQ Monday, April 10 at 7:30 PM Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center 1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121 Admission is free Program: Turina:   Piano Quartet in A minor, Op.67 Dvorak:  Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.87 Tchaikovsky:  “Souvenir de Florence” www.ariannaquartet.com

Arianna Orchestra Festival - 2017

I have read some where that if something happens three times in a row it becomes a tradition. The 3rd annual Arianna Orchestra Festival took place on January 10, 2017, and established this tradition.  As an Artistic Director I was both honored and humbled to witness the success of this festival. The participating high schools this year were Clayton, Ladue and Ritenour.

Collectively that amounts to over 80 students who visited University of Missouri St. Louis and the Touhill Performing Arts Center.  The day consisted of orchestra rehearsals, sectionals for each instrument group, campus tour, and individual masterclasses. The Festival culminated in a combined orchestra concert of all three high schools. Even though it was a long day, filled with many different activities, students enjoyed every  bit of it.

Ritenour High School performs in the evening orchestra concert

I want to express my gratitude to the teachers-orchestra directors-who contributed to the success of this year’s festival. Special thanks to Julianna Campbell (Ritenour), Daniel Henderson (Clayton) and Twinda Murry (Ladue). Without their dedication and hard work none of this could have happened.

We look forward to hosting other high schools in the area in the following 2018 year!

Yours truly,

Julia Sakharova

Artistic Director

Arianna Orchestra Festival

Arianna Chamber Music Festival Presents the 2016 Young Artist Concerts

The Arianna Chamber Music Festival concludes with a series of concerts showcasing our 2016 young artists. Wednesday and Thursday concerts include the ACMF Unconducted Chamber Orchestra. Join us to hear and meet these dedicated musicians from across the U.S. and abroad! The Tavern of Fine Arts:  Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00PM 313 Belt Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112 Grace United Methodist Church: Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00PM 6199 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 Lee Theater, Touhill PAC: Thursday, June 9 at 7:00PM UMSL Campus ** All concerts are free and open to the public. ** www.ariannacmf.org

John McGrosso: An Evening of Baroque Chamber Music - Tuesday, April 26

Please join me, Arianna Quartet Violinist John McGrosso, as I perform with my good friend, Washington University Harpsichordist Todd Decker on Tuesday, April 26th, at the Tavern of Fine Arts, in an evening devoted exclusively to the music of Handel and Bach. 

These two giants of the Baroque period had vastly different approaches to composition and very different visions of the role of music in human life. Experience for yourself how these compare and contrast in an evening of wonderfully compelling music for violin and harpsichord, performed in the uniquely intimate and casual setting of the Tavern of Fine Arts.  We hope to see you there!

Choose between two opportunities to hear this program of great Baroque chamber music, at either 6:30 or 8:30 that evening. For more information about the Tavern of Fine Arts, visit http://tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com/p/events.html 

We hope to see you there! 

~John

Behind the Scenes at FEMUSC 2016

ASQ recently returned from another fantastic trip to Santa Catarina, Brazil's Festival of Music.

Lots of wonderful memories were created.  Here's a look at behind the scenes fun.

Happy times with FEMUSC String Quartets and ASQ

Inspiration for Piazzolla with Pablo and Alejandra, beautiful tango dancers from Argentina

Reading Mendelssohn Octet at our FEMUSC chamber music party 

Performance of Chausson Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet with Ole Bohm, violin, and Alexander Dossin, piano.

 Members of the Sorocaba Quartet stop by for a visit!

Happy Quartets!

Application Deadline for Arianna CMF is March 15, 2016

June 1 - 9 APPLY NOW and kick-start your summer with the Arianna Chamber Music Festival (ACMF). The festival is open to individuals and preformed student groups in high school or college. About ACMF Hosted by the internationally acclaimed Arianna String Quartet, the festival offers an intensive learning environment that is focused on chamber music and solo repertoire. ACMF takes place on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the beautiful Touhill Performing Arts Center, voted by Best College Reviews as one of the "Top Ten Most Amazing College Campus Theaters in the U.S." ACMF features: Daily chamber music coaching and master classes with the ASQ Unconducted ACMF Chamber Orchestra Private lessons and practice time Arianna String Quartet performance Student performance opportunities Evening activities such as a chamber music reading party with the ASQ and a visit to the St. Louis City Museum Scholarships are available. To Apply Students may audition as preformed ensembles or as individuals for placement into chamber groups. To be considered for the program : Complete an online application. Submit an audition video via YouTube or DropBox. Application and video deadline: March 15, 2016. www.ariannacmf.org

You're Invited to the Annual Arianna Orchestra Festival - January 12, 2016

The Arianna String Quartet proudly presents its annual Orchestra Festival. Providing the best educational opportunities for the next generation of our best musicians has always been a primary mission of the Arianna String Quartet. This festival is certainly no exception. After a day of rehearsals, sectionals, masterclasses and touring the campus with members of the Arianna String Quartet, three of the top high school orchestras in our area will perform beginning at 6 p.m. in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall. All three orchestras will perform under the direction of UMSL's very own Dr. James Richards.

Please join us and experience what these young people are able to accomplish in a day by helping us celebrate this great night of music and the immense talent of these students.

This event is free and open to the public.

LOCATIONBlanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
1 University Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63121 View Map

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PHONE314-516-4949

EMAILticket@umsl.edu

DATE & TIME

Jan 12, 2016 6:00 PM