For Palaver Strings' final chamber concert of the year, they’ll explore some of the new musical ideas that propel chamber music tradition into the future. The evening begins with Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte, composed in response to a Haydn quartet, and in dialogue with the classical tradition in general. Riffing on classical gestures, Shaw’s music takes us, in her words, to “the other side of Alice’s looking glass, in a kind of absurd, subtle, technicolor transition.” 

They’ll continue with a new set of original fiddle tunes by Palaver’s own violist, Elizabeth Moore, and conclude with Florence Price’s A Minor String Quartet, which incorporates both twentieth-century compositional ideas and African-American vernacular music. 

We hope you will join Palaver Strings for this journey beyond the looking glass, as we catch a glimpse of a bold and brilliant future for their craft.

ARTIST BIO
Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Founded in 2014, Palaver has established itself as a forward-thinking ensemble whose mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver’s musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices.

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Saturday, February 12; Doors open at 3:00/7:00 PM;

Performances begin at 3:30 PM PM & Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 PM; 60-minutes 

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org for information on our sliding scale admission policy.

COVID-19 POLICY

All patrons and staff attending events will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or negative test from within 48 hours) along with a matching photo ID. Children under 12 are exempt.

Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

Mayo Street Arts is committed to the safety of everyone at our events and will adhere to all Federal & Maine CDC guidelines on the day of the event. As we anticipate mid-season changes to our COVID-19 policy, please click here to visit our website and view the most current information.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Mayo Street Arts has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.

Artwork by Pam Chévez