Harlem Quartet

​“Bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent.” — Cincinnati Enquirer

​Praised for their “panache” by The New York Times, the Grammy winning Harlem Quartet makes a welcome return to the Vineyard.

​Program:

• ​Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6

• ​Caroline Shaw: Entr'acte

• ​Aldo Lopez-Gavilan: Frère Jacques

• ​Britten: String Quartet No. 2

​About the Quartet:

​The Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet, featuring Ilmar Gavilán, Melissa White, Jaime Amador, and Felix Umansky, has earned acclaim for its dynamic performances and fresh approach to classical music. Grammy-winning woodwind virtuoso Ted Nash of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has been quoted saying, "Harlem Quartet is one of the greatest string quartets I have ever heard. They can play anything."

​Harlem Quartet has performed in 48 states and four continents, has been featured on numerous national television spots such as the Today Show and News Hour, and has performed for major figures such as former first lady Michelle Obama at the White House. The Quartet is well-known for their innovative programming, both through their own work and collaborations, which seamlessly mixes classical repertoire with jazz, and Latin, as well as contemporary works by composers from underrepresented backgrounds, championing diversity in classical music to their core.