January 27. 2003

CLASSIC PERFORMANCES PRESENTS MARIAN ANDERSON STRING QUARTET

The Marian Anderson String Quartet, which has played at venues ranging from the Alice Tully Hall during the 1993 Presidential Inauguration to soup kitchens, will continue the 2002-03 Classic Performances series at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Boise State University Special Events Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, students 17 and under and Boise State students, faculty, staff and alumni at Select-a-Seat outlets, 426-1494 or www.idahotickets.com or at the door.

The quartet is the first African American ensemble in history to win a major classical music competition, and their performance is in conjunction with events that commemorate Black History month at Boise State. On September 30, 1989, the members of the quartet came together as the Chaminade Quartet, unaware that they would soon change history. After winning the 1991 International Cleveland Quartet Competition, the ensemble requested permission of the legendary contralto Marian Anderson to use her name for the group.

The quartet — Marianne Henry and Nicole Cherry, violins, Diedra Lawrence, viola and Michael Cameron, cello — is committed to enriching the musical and cultural life of any receptive community.

The concert is presented by the Boise State Student Union. The Classic Performances Series is designed by students to bring to campus musicians who represent an eclectic blend of tradition and today. For more information call 426-1223.

Contact
Rob Meyer
Student Union
426-1224

Media Contacts
Pat Pyke
communications and marketing
426-1987

Patri Ann Thompson
communications and marketing intern
426-3196

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