KentMusic
The Manhattan String Quartet is pleased to announce its 21st annual String Quartet Conference

featuring
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 130

June 22-28, 2009
at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 1, 2009

KentMusic offers experienced string players the opportunity to spend six gratifying days intensively studying major works from the string quartet repertoire. Participants receive high level coaching from world-class performing musicians, attend lectures and concerts by the faculty artists and have ample
time for informal quartet readings and socializing.
 

CONFERENCE OFFERINGS

Coached Quartets
At the core of KentMusic is an opportunity to receive intensive, daily coaching on one or two challenging quartets which all participants must prepare in advance. This year the work is Beethoven String Quartet in B-flat Major,
Op. 130.  Coaches rotate among quartets that are carefully matched and assigned each day.

Concert Series
Outstanding chamber music concerts featuring the Manhattan String Quartet and guests.

Informal Ensembles
Explore repertoire and meet the other players in self-organized, daily reading sessions.

Lecture/Demonstrations
Daily, in-depth exploration of Beethoven Opus 130 with David Clampitt and the Manhattan String Quartet.
A KentMusic highlight!