ARTIST PROFILE
The Dalí Quartet is acclaimed for bringing Latin American quartet repertoire to an equal standing alongside the Classical and Romantic canon. Tours of its Classical Roots, Latin Soul programming have reached enthusiastic audiences across the U.S., Canada a nd South America.
The Dalí Quartet is Chamber Music America's 2024 Ensemble of the Year, recipient of the 2023 ACMP Foundation's Susan McIntosh Lloyd Award for Excellence and Diversity in Chamber Music, 2021 recipient of Chamber Music America's Guarneri String Quartet Resid ency, funded by the Sewell Family Foundation, and the 2021 Silver Medal at the inaugural Piazzolla Music Competition. The quartet is also the 2019 recipient of the Atlanta Symphony's esteemed Aspire Award for accomplished African American and Latino Musici ans. The quartet’s CD Voces Latinas is available on Centaur Records, as well as piano quintets with Van Cliburn Competition's gold -medal winning pianist Olga Kern on the Delos label.
Inspired by its namesake, the great Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, the quartet holds imagination and excellence at the heart of its music making.
Trained by world -renowned artists, members of the Dalí Quartet are from Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the US. The quartet serves as faculty at West Chester University Wells School of Music as the Quartet in Residence.
Ari lsaacman-Beck, violin
Carlos Rubio, violin
Jaime Amador, guest viola
Jesus Morales-Matos, cello daliquartet.com
PROGRAM
String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 ...............................................................Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
Allegretto
Vivace
Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo
Grave, ma non troppo tratto – Allegro
String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95, F minor (Serioso)...................................................Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
Allegro con brio
Allegretto ma non troppo
Allegro assai vivace ma serioso
Larghetto espressivo ��
INTERMISSION ��
String Quartet No. 13 in B♭ major, Op. 130.............................................................Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
Adagio, ma non troppo – Allegro
Presto
Andante con moto, ma non troppo. Poco scherzoso
Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai
Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo
Finale: Allegro
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UPCOMING WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 , 11:00 AM
Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series:
S. Powell Middleton Freshman Instrumental
Scholarship Competition
Ware Family Recital Hall , SMB
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 , 7:30 PM
Spring Choral Festival
Kimberly Adams & Ryan Kelly, directors
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 , 7:30 PM
Woodwind Chamber Recital
Henry Grabb, director
Ware Family Recital Hall
Swope Music Building
Friday, April 10, 2026 , 7:30 PM
Sounds of the Caribbean:
Steel Band & Latin Jazz
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 2, 2026 , 7:30 PM
Trilovati Flute Ensemble Concert
Kimberly Reighley, director
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 , 7:30 PM
Faculty Recital:
Elizabeth Pfaffle, horn & Jonathan Fowler, tuba
Philips Autograph Library
Philips Memorial Building
Thursday, April 9, 2026 , 7:30 PM
Vocal Honors Recital
Emily Bullock, director
Ware Family Recital Hall
Swope Music Building
Sunday, April 12, 2026 , 3:00 PM
Liberty Youth Wind Symphony Concert
Adam Gumble & Hannah Morrison, directors
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center
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