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Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 3:00pm VQ at St. Andrew's
Villiers Quartet at St. Andrews Riho Maimets - Sanctus   Franz Schubert - String...

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May 26 - Riho Maimets & Schubert Quintet

On May 26, 2013, the VQ perform the hauntingly beautiful Sanctus, by Riho Esko Maimets, winner of the international VQ New Works Competition.  They are joined by cellist Jamie Walton for a performance of Schubert's masterpiece, the String Quintet in C Major, D. 956.
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Words of Wisdom

"In many ways, performing as a soloist is easier than performing chamber music. Chamber music is complex. There are so many possibilities in terms of ensemble and balance. Musicial choices and interpretations can change how you approach something in any given moment.  Playing secondary and then all of a sudden shifting to playing a solo can be nervewracking - coming to the forefront...