Boston String Quartet to Perform "Christmas in Buenos Aires" at St. David's Episcopal Church December 18, 2010

KENNEBUNK, ME, November 19, 2010

The Boston String Quartet, a creative leader in contemporary classical music in New England, will perform their new holiday program "Christmas in Buenos Aires" on Saturday, December 18 at St. David's Episcopal Church on Route 1 at 7 p.m.

The Boston String Quartet, known for their unique sound and contemporary playing techniques, has collaborated with famous performers such as John Mayer and the Boston Ballet and has been critically acclaimed in the Boston Globe. Their eclectic holiday program will feature a stylistic toe-tapping mix of tango, salsa, rumba, and other Latin dances. Music will range from flamenco writings of award-winning composer Mauricio Yazigi, to contemporary jazz classics by former Turtle Island String Quartet member Danny Seidenberg, to a new arrangement of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Tickets are just $15 and can be ordered online at: http://stdavidskennebunk.episcopalmaine.org/, or by calling St. David's at 207-985-3073.

"We love music here at St. David's and have developed a strong musical tradition, incorporating it into all that we do. We are delighted to host such accomplished musicians here at the church and welcome the opportunity to share this special concert with the community," Rev. Daniel Riggall said.

From musical education to live performances and recordings, the Boston String Quartet has grown famous for its creative and accomplished presentations, performing their own arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, and world music in places such as Carnegie Hall, the Los Angeles Music Awards and at PBS. With a strong commitment to musical education, the group has also participated in multiple education tours each year from high school music programs to master classes. Don't miss out on this fabulous concert in a beautiful setting!

The Boston String Quartet concert is just one of many community social events held each year at St. David's. The church hosts a variety of craft and book fairs, poetry readings, community suppers and dances. For more information on upcoming events please visit our calendar at: http://www.stdavidskennebunk.org/.

About the Boston String Quartet:

Since its formation in 2004, the Boston String Quartet has been a creative leader in contemporary classical music in New England. Having made their professional debut at Weil Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, the quartet performs their own arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, world music, and more, and is continually "exploring different ways of sparking musical interest" [Boston Globe.] This journey has allowed for collaboration with John Mayer, the Boston Ballet, Fionnuala Gill, Giorgia Fumanti, Jennifer Holliday, Lisa Fisher, Tim Janis, Dave Fiucznyski, as well as an opportunity to perform sold out performances at such venues as Symphony Hall, the Los Angeles Music Awards, PBS, Yankee Homecoming Festival, and for former President George H. W. Bush. Committed to music education in New England, the members of the Boston String Quartet are currently Ensemble-in-Residence at contemporary music school, School of Groove. To date, the Boston String Quartet has released four albums, including "Xibus" (a genre-stretching tour-de-force from one of the finest young touring string quartets in the United States -PARMA), a new release from Navona Recordings. The Boston String Quartet can be heard over the radio, or may be found performing on local television stations, as well as nationally on PBS. Recordings may be purchased world-wide from Naxos.

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About St. David's Episcopal Church:

Saint David's Episcopal Church is a year-round parish in an old New England community which was first settled in 1650. In addition to its full schedule of worship activities and observances, this dynamic congregation offers residents many educational and social outlets and is actively engaged in community outreach and service. The church consists of a lively proportion of young families, mixed with a healthy blend of middle-aged and retired communicants from the seacoast area. Since York County is among the fastest growing areas of Maine, many of our communicants are new residents "from away." This mix is augmented each summer by visitors to the area, many of whom consider us their vacation church home. In the warm and informal atmosphere of Saint David's, new friendships blossom and roots in the new home community are easily established. For more information, please visit: http://stdavidskennebunk.episcopalmaine.org/.

For Tickets or St. David's Episcopal Church Inquiries:

Cathy Zub, Parish Administrator
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
207-985-3073
office@stdavidskennebunk.org
http://stdavidskennebunk.episcopalmaine.org/

For Media Inquiries:
Mary Raitt Jordan
Drake's Island Media
207-985-3999
207-337-0050 mobile
mj@maine.rr.com