Viridian Strings Presents: Reflections and Innovations

Once again, we welcome Viridian Strings back to the Beck Gallery at the Oliver Art Center for a special performance August 29th at 7:00 pm! Journey through the elegance of the past, the colors of impressionism, and the bold voice of today as Viridian Strings presents an evening of captivating string quartet music. This program flows from Haydn’s wit and innovation to Griffes’ dreamlike soundscapes, a thrilling world premiere by Ben Webster, and Ravel’s radiant lyricism that showcases the evolution of the string quartet across centuries.

Program:
Haydn – String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 33 No. 1 –
Playful, dramatic, and endlessly inventive, Haydn redefined the string quartet with Op. 33.
Griffes – Two Sketches Based on Native American Themes –
A fusion of mystery and folk-inspired melodies, full of atmospheric beauty.
Ben Webster – World Premiere –
A newly commissioned work, expanding the language of the string quartet for today’s audiences.
Ravel – String Quartet in F Major –
Sensual, shimmering, and rhythmically rich—one of the most beloved quartets of all time.

Featuring:
Claire Wells – Violin (First time artist at Viridian Strings)
Oliver Leitner – Violin (Third time artist at Viridian Strings)
Joe Skerik – Viola (Co-Founder of Viridian Strings)
Kyle Stachnik – Cello (Co-Founder of Viridian Strings)

About the Venue:
The Oliver Art Center is wheelchair accessible. Please advise us if you require assistance of any kind during your stay.
Parking is limited, if the lot is full please use the circular drive to drop off passengers and then park on 2nd street or Main street - please DO NOT park at the Coast Guard or Harbor Lights as you may be towed. Please do not park where there are orange traffic cones and be sure to respect our neighbors by not blocking their driveways. Thank you for your helping us be good neighbors!

Seating Options:
Choose from comfortable General Admission floor seating or our VIP Bridge seating. VIP Bridge seats are located on our bridge overlooking the Beck Gallery, and are sold in pairs. VIP seating features two bar-height chairs and a hi-top table, and includes light refreshments during the event.

Member Discounts:
Please note there are two ticket prices - a "Standard Ticket" and an "OAC Member" ticket. If you choose the member ticket, we will confirm your membership is up-to-date and email you a renewal notice if needed. Thank you!

Questions? Problems?
If you have any difficulty placing your ticket order, or prefer to pay by cash or check, you can come into the OAC to make your purchase or call us at 231-352-4151 with a credit card. We will be happy to assist!

Thank you to our Community Pillar Sponsors for supporting 2024 programming at OAC!