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Italianissimo!
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"While thousands of tiny lights transformed
the entrance of the Sugden Theatre into something quite magical,
four oh-so-special musicians transformed and transfixed the audience
inside for 2 hours...The four musicians who charmed and enchanted
the crowd call themselves Quartetto Gelato...The popular foursome
filled the intimate theater to the rafters with their distinctive
blend of instruments - and one voice. The young, Canadian-based
foursome is about as multi-talented as they come. And their instruments:
Where else would you hear a Belarus-born, world-class accordion
player combine with a Irish jig-performing, glorious tenor-voiced
violinist; an oboist who is a quick wit and and has mastered the
deceptive art of playing without appearing to breathe; and the
cellist playing a saw?..The audience, otherwise sedate and well-mannered,
rewarded them with cheers, whistles and a much deserved standing
ovation." - Peg Goldberg Longstreth, Dec. 15, 2005
"Light programming,
like comedy, is serious business. Quartetto Gelato has the stuff.
Dry humor and occasional clowning are part of the quartet's arsenal,
yet first it meets the requisite virtues of skilled music-making.
Its pleasure-giving is consistent."
- Los Angeles Times
"Charm, musical beauty, subtlety, wit
and sophistication combine to make this classical cabaret CD a
winner."
- Stereo Review
"If there were ever a group of musicians
that could make anyone feel at home with classical music, Quartetto
Gelato is it."
- Newsday (NY)
"Quartetto Gelato's performances have
a warm, endearing vitality...."
- The New York Times |
QUARTETTO GELATO
Shalom Bard
clarinet
Peter De Sotto
tenor, violin, mandolin
Alexander Sevastian
accordion, piano
Elinor Frey
cello
For nearly a decade, Quartetto Gelato has enchanted audiences worldwide
with their unique blend of sparkling technique, musical finesse and engaging
humor. In recital and with orchestra, Quartetto Gelato has become an international
favorite with sold-out, repeat performances in cities such as New York,
Washington, Chicago, Houston,San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, London,
Milan, Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong.
Classical in intent, eclectic by design, Quartetto Gelato's programs
are filled with an exciting mix of traditional masterworks, operatic arias,
tangos, gypsy fiddling and folk songs from around the world. Their relaxed
stage presence establishes an immediate rapport with traditional and nontraditional
audiences alike. Unique in the classical world, they perform without scores,
giving their performances a sense of spontaneity and exuberance.
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