Kravis Announces Classical Concert Change

New York Philharmonic String Quartet
(Photo Credit: Zach Mahone)

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – September 3, 2021) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is announcing a change to this season’s Regional Arts Classical Concert MUSIC “At Eight” Series. Sir James Galway, scheduled to perform on Sunday, April 3 at 8pm has been replaced by The New York Philharmonic String Quartet.
 
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet, features Frank Huang (Concertmaster), Cynthia Phelps (Principal Viola), Carter Brey (Principal Cello) and Qianqian Li (Principal Second Violin). All four are members of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, multiple prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world. They have also appeared frequently in the Philharmonic’s chamber music series at David Geffen Hall and Merkin Concert Hall.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet Program:
+ Mozart, Quartet No. 19 in C Major, k. 465, “Dissonance”
+ Joel Thompson, “In Response to the Madness”
+ Webern, “Langsamer Satz”
+ Beethoven, Quartet in F minor, Opus 95, “Serioso”
 
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets for the new concert go on sale to the general public on Saturday, October 2, at 10 am – online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471, Monday-Friday 10 am to 2 pm. For group sales, please call 561.651.4438 or 561.651.4304.
 
Subscriptions to our Regional Arts Classical Concert Series are available for purchase. To learn more visit kravis.org/regionalarts.

Health and Safety:
The Kravis Center is focused on ensuring the health and safety of our audiences, artists and staff. A CDC approved mask that covers the mouth and nose is required to be worn by all guests. To learn more about our current health and safety protocols visit kravis.org/healthsafety.

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