Carpe Diem String Quartet

ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV 5 Novelettes for String Quartet, Op. 15
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Strum
GIACOMO PUCCINI Crisantemi 
inti figgis-vizueta branching patterns*
Holiday favorites

*Commissioned for Kronos' 50 for the Future

Tickets for age 21 & under are FREE!

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Note our new venue at WOSU headquarters, just east of Ohio State’s campus!

Carpe Diem String Quartet

ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV 5 Novelettes for String Quartet, Op. 15
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Strum
GIACOMO PUCCINI Crisantemi 
inti figgis-vizueta branching patterns*
Holiday favorites

*Commissioned for Kronos' 50 for the Future

Tickets for age 21 & under are FREE!

Watch livestream

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Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present Sounds of the Homelands, its 2024 Music from Home season. Each concert program features the music of a particular cultural terroir, brought to life in the garden by renowned performers and guest musicologists for selected performances.

American Focus Concert 2 features the Carpe Diem String Quartet with David Korevaar on piano.

Your ticket includes admission to the gardens plus a complimentary beverage and dessert.

G/A tickets $35 | details & tickets

The Carpe Diem String Quartet and Persian santur master Dr. Dariush Saghafi will perform selections by celebrated composers including Shahab Pâranj, Reza Vali, and Erberk Eryilmaz, accompanied by beautiful animation of Persian calligraphy by designer Omid Nemalhabib. A pre-performance discussion will be led by WQED Artistic Director Jim Cunningham.

$35 members; $50 non-members; $15 students

Ticket price includes exhibition admission, a glass of wine (21+), and after the performance meet-and-greet with the musicians. Advance registration and pre-payment required.

UBUNTU

Carpe Diem String Quartet is thrilled to celebrate our 2024-25 season with opening concerts on October 12 & 13, with Michelle Schumann, guest pianist and long-time quartet friend and collaborator. 

Carpe Diem String Quartet
with Michelle Schumann, piano

SARAH GIBSON I do not want horses or diamonds for string quartet and piano
ANTON ARENSKY Piano Quintet in D Major, Op. 51
MARK LOMAX II Ubuntu (World premiere)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92

Hailed for her “sensitive, flexible, and tempestuous dexterity” (Fanfare Magazine), pianist Michelle Schumann has built a reputation for evocative and moving performances. Since 2006, Michelle has served as Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center, where she “is fearlessly expanding our definition of chamber music” (Austin-American Statesman).

Mark Lomax II, a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH, is a critically-acclaimed composer, recording artist, and drummer; an activist and educator specializing in the sociopolitical and spiritual aspects of African American art, music, and race; and a tireless advocate for the role of the arts in building community. marklomaxii.com

Tickets for age 21 & under are FREE!

Watch livestream

UBUNTU

Carpe Diem String Quartet is thrilled to celebrate our 2024-25 season with opening concerts on October 12 & 13, with Michelle Schumann, guest pianist and long-time quartet friend and collaborator. 

Carpe Diem String Quartet
with Michelle Schumann, piano

SARAH GIBSON I do not want horses or diamonds for string quartet and piano
ANTON ARENSKY Piano Quintet in D Major, Op. 51
MARK LOMAX II Ubuntu (World premiere)
SERGEI PROKOFIEV String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92

Hailed for her “sensitive, flexible, and tempestuous dexterity” (Fanfare Magazine), pianist Michelle Schumann has built a reputation for evocative and moving performances. Since 2006, Michelle has served as Artistic Director of the Austin Chamber Music Center, where she “is fearlessly expanding our definition of chamber music” (Austin-American Statesman).

Mark Lomax II, a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH, is a critically-acclaimed composer, recording artist, and drummer; an activist and educator specializing in the sociopolitical and spiritual aspects of African American art, music, and race; and a tireless advocate for the role of the arts in building community. marklomaxii.com

Tickets for age 21 & under are FREE!

Watch livestream

Carpe Diem String Quartet (Snake River Music Festival Quartet in Residence)
Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Clancy Newman, cello
Hui Shan Chin, piano

Dmitri Shostakovich - Piano Trio No. 1
Robert Schumann - Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47
Franz Schubert - String Quintet in C Major, D. 956

All Snake River Music Festival concerts start at 6 PM, and are completely FREE! We also invite you to join us for our pre-concert reception, beginning at 5:30 PM. | more info

Carpe Diem String Quartet (Snake River Music Festival Quartet in Residence)
Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Korine Fujiwara - Through a 2020 Lens
Emilie Mayer - String Quartet in A Major
Jessie Montgomery - Strum
Ludwig van Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat Major

All Snake River Music Festival concerts start at 6 PM, and are completely FREE! We also invite you to join us for our pre-concert reception, beginning at 5:30 PM. | more info

Carpe Diem String Quartet (Snake River Music Festival Quartet in Residence)
Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello
David Korevaar, piano

Rebecca Clarke - Sonata for Viola and Piano
Enrique Granados - Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 49
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Piano Quintet No. 1

All Snake River Music Festival concerts start at 6 PM, and are completely FREE! We also invite you to join us for our pre-concert reception, beginning at 5:30 PM. | more info

Carpe Diem String Quartet (Snake River Music Festival Quartet in Residence)
Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello
Peter Cooper, oboe
Shane Werts, english horn
Yoshi Ishikawa, bassoon
Suyeon Kim, piano

Joaquín Turina - La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer)
Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto in E minor for Bassoon
George Frideric Handel - Trio Sonata in E-flat Major for 2 Oboes and Continuo
Korine Fujiwara - Out of the Depths for Oboe, Bassoon, and String Quartet

All Snake River Music Festival concerts start at 6 PM, and are completely FREE! We also invite you to join us for our pre-concert reception, beginning at 5:30 PM. | more info

Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Joaquín Turina: La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer), Op.34
Korine Fujiwara: “Cherry Blossom” and “Peasebottom” from Montana Suite
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Concerts are free to the public. Patrons are welcome to sit inside the barn or outside on the lawn. Please reserve your seat, as inside seating is limited. | details & tickets

Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Joaquín Turina: La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer), Op.34
Korine Fujiwara: “Cherry Blossom” and “Peasebottom” from Montana Suite
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Concerts are free to the public. Patrons are welcome to sit inside the barn or outside on the lawn. Please reserve your seat, as inside seating is limited. | details & tickets

Sam Weiser, violin | Marisa Ishikawa, violin | Korine Fujiwara, viola | Ariana Nelson, cello

Joaquín Turina: La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer), Op.34
Korine Fujiwara: “Cherry Blossom” and “Peasebottom” from Montana Suite
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Concerts are free to the public. Patrons are welcome to sit inside the barn or outside on the lawn. Please reserve your seat, as inside seating is limited. | details & tickets

Carpe Diem String Quartet with guest cellist Julian Bennett

Paul Wiancko - American Haiku
Maurice Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello
Ernst Von Dohnányi - Serenade in C Major for String Trio
Anton Arensky - Quartet No. 2 in A minor

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

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Carpe Diem String Quartet with guest cellist Julian Bennett

Paul Wiancko - American Haiku
Maurice Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello
Ernst Von Dohnányi - Serenade in C Major for String Trio
Anton Arensky - Quartet No. 2 in A minor

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

Watch the livestream

A season finale, with a return engagement of pianist Diego Caetano, joined by the renowned Carpe Diem String Quartet performing works by Korine Fujiwara (violist in the quartet) and the stunning Schumann Piano Quintet at the AmTech Career Academy.

Artists:
Diego Caetano, piano
Carpe Diem String Quartet

Program:
Korine Fujiwara - Fiddle Suite Montana
Robert Schumann - Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44

Join CDSQ in Houston, TX for its debut performance at Archway Gallery, the longest running artist-owned and operated gallery in Texas! This concert will feature Carpe Diem violist Korine Fujiwara’s Fiddle Suite: Montana, a piece about family, traditions, and the state of Montana where she was born. Free and open to the public.

Joaquín Turina - Prayer of a Toreador
Paul Frucht - Rhapsody II (world premiere)
Franz Schubert - String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

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Joaquín Turina - Prayer of a Toreador
Paul Frucht - Rhapsody II (world premiere)
Franz Schubert - String Quartet No. 15 in G Major

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

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Korine Fujiwara - Sunsets Like Childhood
Paul Wiancko - Lift
Jonathan Cziner - String Quartet (world premiere)
Ernst Von Dohnányi - String Quartet No. 2 in D-flat Major

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

Watch free livestream

Korine Fujiwara - Sunsets Like Childhood
Paul Wiancko - Lift
Jonathan Cziner - String Quartet (world premiere)
Ernst Von Dohnányi - String Quartet No. 2 in D-flat Major

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

Watch free livestream

Carpe Diem String Quartet:
Sam Weiser, violin; Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Korine Fujiwara, viola; Ariana Nelson, cello
with guest violist Jacob Shack

Akshaya Avril Tucker - Ravenous (world premiere)
Kenji Bunch - String Circle for string quintet
Johannes Brahms - String Quintet No. 2 in G Major
…plus Holiday Favorites!

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

Watch free livestream

Carpe Diem String Quartet:
Sam Weiser, violin; Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Korine Fujiwara, viola; Ariana Nelson, cello
with guest violist Jacob Shack

Akshaya Avril Tucker - Ravenous (world premiere)
Kenji Bunch - String Circle for string quintet
Johannes Brahms - String Quintet No. 2 in G Major
…plus Holiday Favorites!

Tickets for age 18 and under are free at the door

Watch the free livestream

Gabriella Smith - Carrot Revolution
Emilie Mayer - String Quartet No. 1 in G minor
Reza Vali - CHAS (world premiere)
Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 9

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Gabriella Smith - Carrot Revolution
Emilie Mayer - String Quartet No. 1 in G minor
Reza Vali - CHAS (world premiere)
Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 9

Watch livestream

Marisa Ishikawa, violin
Korine Fujiwara, viola
Ariana Nelson, cello
with Special Guests:
Amy Galluzzo, Leonid Polonsky, David Edge, Gail Sharp, violins; Debbie Price, viola; Wendy Morton and Carol Ou, cellos; John Pellegrino, bass; Cameron Bennett, piano

PROGRAM:
Vaughan Williams: Lark Ascending
Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Cameron Bennett, piano

Korine Fujiwara: Meditation
Korine Fujiwara, viola; Cameron Bennett, piano

R. Schumann: Langsam from Fünf Stücke im Volkston
Cameron Bennett, piano; Ariana Nelson, cello

Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, “Trout”
Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Korine Fujiwara, viola; Ariana Nelson, cello; John Pellegrino, bass; Cameron Bennett, piano

Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence
Leonid Polonsky, violin; Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Korine Fujiwara, viola; Debbie Price, viola; Ariana Nelson, cello; Wendy Morton, cello

Korine Fujiwara: Cherry Blossom for String Orchestra
Amy Galluzzo, Leonid Polonsky, Marisa Ishikawa, David Edge and Gail Sharp, violins; Korine Fujiwara and Debbie Price, violas; Ariana Nelson, Wendy Morton and Carol Ou, cellos; John Pellegrino, bass

Performance includes a video tribute to Chas.

Livestream can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstUUChurchColumbusOhio/streams.

Note: Tickets purchased for previously postponed CDSQ events will be honored at the April 29 & 30 performances. Please email info@cdsq.org or call 614-205-8160 to let us know you are coming so we can plan for seating.

Adult $35 | Senior $30 | Church Member $25 | Student $10

Please Note Venue Change to North Campus Location

Marisa Ishikawa, violin
Korine Fujiwara, viola
Ariana Nelson, cello
with Special Guests:
Amy Galluzzo, Leonid Polonsky, David Edge, Gail Sharp, Tatiana Vertjanova Hanna and Robert Firdman, violins; Debbie Price, viola; Wendy Morton and Julian Bennett, cellos; John Pellegrino, bass; Cameron Bennett, piano

PROGRAM:
Vaughan Williams: Lark Ascending
Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Cameron Bennett, piano

Korine Fujiwara: Meditation
Korine Fujiwara, viola; Cameron Bennett, piano

R. Schumann: Langsam from Fünf Stücke im Volkston
Cameron Bennett, piano; Ariana Nelson, cello

Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, “Trout”
Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Korine Fujiwara, viola; Ariana Nelson, cello; John Pellegrino, bass; Cameron Bennett, piano

Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence
Leonid Polonsky, violin; Marisa Ishikawa, violin; Korine Fujiwara, viola; Debbie Price, viola; Ariana Nelson, cello; Wendy Morton, cello

Korine Fujiwara: Cherry Blossom for String Orchestra
Amy Galluzzo, Leonid Polonsky, Marisa Ishikawa, David Edge, Robert Firdman, Gail Sharp, and Tatiana Vertjanova Hanna, violins; Korine Fujiwara and Debbie Price, violas; Ariana Nelson, Wendy Morton and Julian Bennett, cellos; John Pellegrino, bass

Performance includes a video tribute to Chas.

Livestream can be watched here: https://fcchurch.com/fc-video-and-podcasts/watch-live/ or on this page.

Note: Tickets purchased for previously postponed CDSQ events will be honored at the April 29 & 30 performances. Please email info@cdsq.org or call 614-205-8160 to let us know you are coming so we can plan for seating.

Adult $35 | Senior $30 | Church Member $25 | Student $10

THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

PAUL WIANCKO Lift
MARK LOMAX, II Ubuntu (World Premiere)
FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1

THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

PAUL WIANCKO Lift
MARK LOMAX, II Ubuntu (World Premiere)
FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1