Polinger Artists of Excellence Ariel String Quartet
- All Ages
- May 17 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm
- $56.00
String Quartet
Antonín Dvořák | String Quartet In F Major, Op.96, “American”
Matan Porat | Four Ladino Songs For String Quartet
Ludwig van Beethoven | String Quartet No.12 In E-Flat Major, Op.127
The Ariel Quartet, praised worldwide for its virtuosity and passionate performances, has been a leading ensemble for over 25 years. Formed as teenagers, they recently received Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award.
They maintain an active international touring schedule while serving as Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. The group has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and Frankfurt’s Kaisersaal, and their recordings and collaborations have earned critical acclaim.
In the 2024–25 season, they appeared with major presenters across the U.S. and toured Northern Italy and Germany. Renowned for their Beethoven interpretations, they have performed the complete quartet cycle multiple times and frequently collaborate with top musicians.
The Quartet has held residencies at prestigious programs such as Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute and the Perlman Music Program and has won major international prizes. Mentored by Walter Levin and Paul Katz, they are celebrated for their musicality and interpretive power.
“…a blazing, larger-than-life performance that seemed to celebrate the triumph of the human spirit, even from the depths of chaos.” – The Washington Post
“…they play with power, fire, and attitude.” – Kalamazoo Record
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- Ages 18+
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