Indulge in some Summer Strings with MCMS
Montana Chamber Music Society (MCMS) continues its season of great chamber music in Big Sky country with a pair of performances by the Muir String Quartet. The 2017 Summer Music Festival is first up on Thursday, July 13th at MSU’s Reynolds Recital Hall beginning at 7:30pm. Michele Levin (piano), Ilse-Mari Lee (cello), and Sara Stalnaker (cello) will perform works by Dvorak, Martinu, and Faure. Single ticket prices are $27 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students.
The following evening, Friday, July 14th, members of the Muir Quartet will perform alongside acclaimed musicians during a “Strings Under the Big Sky” special dinner concert at the 320 Ranch beginning at 5pm. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, followed by the performance and dinner. Seats are $75 per person and reservations are required. For more information, please visit www.stringsunderthebigsky.org.
Performing together since 1979, the Muir String Quartet has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s most powerful and insightful ensembles, distinguishing itself among audiences and critics with its “exhilarating involvement” (Boston Globe),“impeccable voicing and intonation” (San Francisco Examiner), and “unbridled musicality” (American Record Guide).
Tickets for MCMS concerts may be purchased at www.montanachambermusicsociety.org. These are also available at Cactus Records in Downtown Bozeman and at the door. •
