The Madison String Quartet, praised for its energetic performances and inventive programming, draws on the international experience of its members. The Quartet has carved a niche out for themselves by exploring Hispanic composers little known to American audiences. The Quartet will perform an eclectic program of music ranging from Tchaikovsky to Brazilian composer Villa Lobos, and will also include pieces by composers from Uruguay and Venezuela.
Violinist Evelyn Estava has earned recognition as one of the top performing artists in her native Venezuela. She will play as featured soloist with the Central Jersey Symphony a week before the library concert. Husband Michael Avagliano frequently performs with several orchestras in the region, including the Westfield Symphony, and the Princeton Pro Musica. Violinist Gabriela Rengel, also a native from Venezuela, performs as soloist and as a member of the Albany Symphony Orchestra since 2005. Cellist Gerall Hieser has been a member of the Gabriel Piano Quartet for 11 years, the Westfield symphony, and is an affiliate artist at Drew University.
The Quartet’s 2004 recording, Life is a Dream, was received with rave reviews, and displays the eclectic programming that has become its hallmark.
This concert is geared toward adults only. No children under the age of 12 please. Pre-registration is required to attend. To register go to www.somerset.lib.nj.us/warren.htm . Click on Adult Programs under Links of Interest, find the program of your choice in the calendar, and double-click to register. Or call the library at 908-754-5554 for more information or assistance with registration. The Warren Library is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059.
