CONCERT PROGRAM - Carpe Diem String Quartet
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RANDOLPH A. FOSTER
CARPE DIEM
STRING QUARTET
SEIZE THE MUSIC SERIES
CONCERT PROGRAM
SURPRISE ME!
June 12, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Worthington United Methodist Church
RAGS AND RICHES
June 19, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
First Community Church - North Campus
JUNE 12
EMILIE MAYER - STRING QUARTET IN E MINOR
I. Allegro Maestoso
II. Scherzo
SURPRISE ME! III. Adagio molto espressivo
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM IV. Allegro appassionato
Worthington United
Methodist Church KORINE FUJIWARA - FIDDLE SUITE MONTANA
I. Montana
II. Stillwater Gorge
III. Walkin' in the Water
IV. Cherry Blossom
V. Peasebottom
*ADDITIONAL WORKS TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM
THE STAGE!*
JUNE 19
WYNTON MARSALIS - AT THE OCTOROON BALLS
VII. Rampart St. Row House Rag
RAGS AND RICHES BRAHMS - STRING QUARTET NO. 1 IN C MINOR
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM I. Allegro
First Community Church -
II. Romanze. Poco Adagio
North Campus
III. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo
IV. Allegro
SCHUMANN - PIANO QUINTET IN E-FLAT MAJOR
I. Allegro brillante
II. In modo d'una Marcia. Un poco largamente
III. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Trio. L'istesso tempo
IV. Allegro, ma non troppo
CARPE DIEM STRING QUARTET
Charles Wetherbee, violin 1
Marisa Ishikawa, violin 2
Korine Fujiwara, viola
Ariana Nelson, cello
GUEST ARTIST
Shao Zheng, piano
EMILIE MAYER (1812-1883)
Emilie Mayer is one of the most remarkable
German women composers of the 19th
century. In an era when women composers
were generally only permitted to perform
their works in a domestic setting -
preferably that of a salon - Emilie Mayer
practiced her vocation as a full-time
profession. Besides her musical talent, her
extraordinary career can be attributed to
the unusual circumstances of her
biography. In 1840 Mayer's widowed father
- for whom Emilie as the oldest unmarried
daughter kept house - committed suicide.
This was a turning point in her life. Largely freed from family duties
and financially independent, at nearly 30 years of age she decided to
leave the provinces and pursue a career as a professional composer.
She received her training from some of the leading musical theorists of
her day. In the face of the general restrictions on women's access to
composition studies at universities and conservatories, the quality of
her education is the result of the individual backing given by her
teachers to a comprehensive musical education for women.
Even during the years she spent studying, Mayer took up musical genres
which were generally deemed too difficult and "unseemly" for women. In
the reviews produced by musical experts, multi-part compositions often
gave rise to the question of whether women were fundamentally equal
to the demands of combining unrelated musical thoughts in a
meaningful way. Mayer's works cover a remarkable number of these
"unfeminine" genres.
Initially, Mayer mainly wrote Lieder with a single voice. However, she
eventually wrote symphonies, overtures, opera, and eight string quartets
- one of which is presumed lost. Mayer's string quartets exhibit
harmonies, which reveals an interest in Beethoven's tonal language.
Mayer's compositional leanings towards Beethoven were motivated and
endorsed by her teacher, Adolf Bernhard Marx.
~ Notes by Heinz-Mathias Neuwirth
WYNTON MARSALIS
At THE OCTOROON BALLS explores the
American Creole contradictions and
compromises – cultural, social, and political
– exemplified by life in New Orleans. The
piece’s seven movements evoke people,
places, and events in the Crescent City.
WYNTON MARSALIS is an internationally
acclaimed musician, composer and
bandleader, an educator and a leading
advocate of American culture. He has
created and performed
an expansive range of music from quartets to big bands, chamber music
ensembles to symphony orchestras and tap dance to ballet, expanding
the vocabulary for jazz and classical music with a vital body of work
that places him among the world’s finest musicians and composers.
Always swinging, Marsalis blows his trumpet with a clear tone, a depth
of emotion and a unique, virtuosic style derived from an encyclopedic
range of trumpet techniques. When you hear Marsalis play, you’re
hearing life being played out through music.
Marsalis’ core beliefs and foundation for living are based on the
principals of jazz. He promotes individual creativity (improvisation),
collective cooperation (swing), gratitude and good manners
(sophistication), and faces adversity with persistent optimism (the
blues). With his evolved humanity and through his selfless work,
Marsalis has elevated the quality of human engagement for individuals,
social networks and cultural institutions throughout the world.
continue reading about Wynton Marsalis.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CHARLES WETHERBEE, 1st violinist and
co-founder of Carpe Diem String Quartet, is
a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music,
where he studied with Aaron Rosand. A native
of Buffalo, New York, Charles gave his first
performances at age six. He has performed
solos under the baton of Mstislav Rostropovitch, as well
as the Japan Philharmonic, the Philharmonic Orchestra
of Bogota (Columbia), the Columbus Symphony, the
National Repertory Orchestra, the Orquesta Sinfónica
Nacional de Mexico, the State Orchestra of Leningrad,
and many others. Charles is a devoted teacher, currently
Associate Professor of Violin at the University of
Colorado Boulder. He is also the Artistic Director of The
Dercum Center for Arts and Humanities in Keystone,
CO.
MARISA ISHIKAWA, 2nd violinist of Carpe Diem String
Quartet, holds a BM in violin performance and BS in
Business Administration from the University of
Colorado Boulder, an MM in violin performance from
the University of Texas Austin, and a Doctorate of
Musical Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Her final thesis was titled “Keeping and Retaining
Audiences in Today’s Classical World,” and explored
reasons for and solutions to classical music’s declining
audiences. Marisa is a founding member of Austin
Camerata, a nonprofit organization that brings
classical chamber music to new audiences through
creative concerts, community engagement, and artistic
collaborations. She is also a co-founder of the Opus 1
Chamber Music School, an educational organization
that provides chamber music education to pre-college
and adult musicians in Houston, TX. In her free time,
Marisa enjoys practicing yoga and cooking her favorite
recipies from NYT Cooking.
KORINE FUJIWARA, violist and co-founder
of Carpe Diem String Quartet, is also a violinist and
composer who was named one of Strings Magazine’s “25
Contemporary Composers to Watch.” Korine holds degrees
from Juilliard and Northwestern University, studied with
Joseph Fuchs, Myron Kartman, and chamber music with
Harvey Shapiro, Robert Mann, and Joel Krosnik, was a
longtime faculty member of Ohio Wesleyan University, and is
in great demand for master classes and clinics. She is
Professor of Violin and Viola at Pacific Lutheran University.
“The ear is forever tickled by beautifully judged music that
manages to be sophisticated and accessible at the same time.”
“...Contains a very rare attribute in contemporary classical
music: happiness.” ~Fanfare Magazine
“She knows how to exploit all the resources of string
instruments alone and together; her solo violin writing is
fiendishly difficult.” ~Strings Magazine
ARIANA NELSON, the newest member of
CDSQ, is a cellist based in Houston and a
musician in the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra.
She frequently performs with other ensembles in
the Houston area, including the Houston
Symphony, Houston Ballet, and is a core member
of the new music collective Loop38. Ariana
teaches cello as an adjunct faculty member at
Texas Southern University, and is a coach
for AFA’s Chamber Music Academy. She is an
avid proponent of new music and loves
experimenting with different styles, including
improvisation and folk music. Her eclectic tastes
have led her to appearances at Jazz at Lincoln
Center, performances for patients recovering in
Mount Sinai Hospital’s transplant ward, and a
performance with the Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood. In 2015 Ariana was invited to perform
in a small chamber orchestra to accompany Yo-Yo Ma at the Kennedy Center as part of the
Kennedy Center Honors event. Ariana has received many honors as a soloist, most recently
winning third prize at the 2016 Eisemann Young Artists Competition in Dallas, TX. Ariana
received her Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School in May 2017 where she studied with
Darrett Adkins. She completed her Bachelor of Music degree at Rice University’s Shepherd
School of Music, where she graduated cum laude in May 2015.
THANKS TO OUR 2020 DONORS
DONATIONS FROM JANUARY 1, 2020-JUNE 10, 2021
$50,000-$75,000 Paul & Tere Beck Barbara & Merv Muller Judy Rabinor
The Randolph A. Foster Fund of The Columbus Foundation Carol Poirier John & Edna Reid
The Columbus Foundation Holly Hearon Howard Pritz Ann & David Rigney
Frederick Loyd Linda Royalty Amy Schubeck
$2,000-$4,999 Ann Louise Smith Bridget Schweri Janet Shaw
The Community Arts Fund of Erica Scurr, Marilyn Smith
The Columbus Foundation, $200-$299 in memory of Bob Wilhelm Carol Sykes
with the assistance of the Bill & Sandi Bruns, Frank Shyjka Kimberly Waggoner
Ingram-White Castle in memory of Alfred Tieze Caroline Sweney Candyce Walchesky
Foundation Peter Coccia
Jerome & Margaret Pam Conley $1-$99 Thank you to those ticket
Cunningham Shoreh Elhami Barbara Armitage holders who donated their
Ray & Nancy Waggoner Bette Feist, Beth Arnold unused tickets back to
Michele & Mike Ritter in honor of your beautiful music Jim Arter CDSQ
continuing Michael Atzmon Larry Anderson
$1,000-$1,999 Jere Forsythe Leslie and Terry Beyer- Jim & Susan Berry
Jim & Susan Berry Richard & Linda Gunther Hermsen Miriam Brierley
Phyllis Boddicker Holly Hickman Donna Cavell Richard Burry
Sharon Cook Vic & Katy Hinrichs Janet & Roger Chase Pamela Conley
Frank & Linda Kass Rose Hume Elaine Colligan William & Maryln
Erick and Hannah Luna Ilene & Calvin Kunin Robert Eberhart Dudrow
Judy Kleen & Bob Mills Wanda Carter & Raymond Jeffrey Gerken Bette Feist
Sue Ranck Liddle Edward Goldman Linda Halleran
Doug & Rose Rossiter Beverly McDonald Deborah Govenor Mary Hawkins
Betty Sawyers Jim & Bow Nicholson Mary Greenlee, Sally Hinshaw
Margaret Tabit Karen Peeler in memory of David A. JoAnn Husted
Carole Wilhelm, Rebecca Roser Greenlee, with vivid memories Judy Kleen
in memory of Bob Wilhelm Ann Louise Smith, of the beginnings Karla & Bob Lortz
in honor of Carpe Diem String Diana Hagerott Daniel & Ruth Martin Beverly
$500-$999 Quartet Deborah Hagman-Shannon McDonald
Carol Bergseng Charlotte Yates Margie Harris Jane McKinley
Dick & Yvonne Burry Ward & Belinda Hill Barbara “Bobbie” & Jim
Patricia Callis $100-$199 Devin Hughes Mitchell
Nancy Donoghue Anonymous Karen Iglitzin James Nicholson
Patrick Vincent & Pam Lauraine BrekkeEsparza Lynne Iglitzin Jacqueline Pasternack
Hussen Robert Byrd W Kenreich Bob Redfield
John & Ann Jermiason, C. Alan Carter Barbara Kiefer Janet Shaw
who enjoy seeing CDSQ on Ben & Karen Freudenreich Barry Liss Frank Shyjka
Facebook Korine Fujiwara John Lloyd Ann Louise Smith
Anne LaPidus Bryan Hartzler Brooke & Gere Martin, Caroline Sweney
Gay Su Pinnell Irene Hessler, in honor of Korine Fujiwara Louise Vance
Mary Yerina & Bob Redfield in memory of my father Joseph Carolyn McQuattie Raymond Waggoner
Louise Vance Gall Rand & Ardis Methfessel, in Carole Wilhelm
Jack & Daryl Kamer memory of Bob Wilhelm Fredric Winer
$300-$499 Ken & Jane McKinley Rosie & Earl Music Charlotte Yates
Mary Babcock
CHECK OUT OUR MEMBER’S PAGE AT CDSQ.ORG/SUPPORT
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Please report any errors or omissions to Korine Fujiwara at kfujiwara@cdsq.org.
THANKS TO OUR 2019 DONORS
DONATIONS FROM JANUARY 1, 2019-DECEMBER 31, 2019
$35,000-$55,000 Jim & Bow Nicholson
The Randolph A. Foster Fund of The Columbus Susan Simms & Bob Palmer
Foundation PNC Foundation Bob Redfield
Doug & Rose Rossiter
$2,000-$4,999 Lee Taylor
Colorado University
The Community Arts Fund of The Columbus Foundation, $100-$199
with the assistance of the Ingram-White Castle Paul Beck
Foundation Les & Karen Benedict
Jerome & Margaret Cunningham Robert Byrd
Carole Wilhelm, Bill & Maryln Dudrow
in memory of Bob Wilhelm Richard & Linda Gunther
Lorna Shoemaker & Holly Hearon
$1,000-$1,999 Calvin Kunin
Jim & Susan Berry Betty Sawyers The Loft Violin Shop
Ray & Nancy Waggoner Beverly McDonald
Marty & Jack Mortland
$500-$999 Linda Royalty
Mary T. Babcock Janet Shaw
Battelle Memorial Institute Caroline Foster Sweney
Dick & Yvonne Burry Louise Vance
Anne LaPidus
Judy Kleen & Bob Mills $1-$99
Gay Su Pinnell Jim Arter
Charlotte Assor
$300-$499 Henry Brecher
City of Upper Arlington Janet & Roger Chase
Patrick Vincent & Pam Hussen Frederick Loyd Mary Greenlee,
Ann Louise Smith in memory of David Greenlee
Linda Halleran
$200-$299 Rose Hume
Patricia Callis Carolyn McQuattie
Pam Conley John & Edna Reid,
Nancy Donoghue in memory of Stephen J. W. Reid
Irene Hessler David & Ann Rigney
Vic & Katy Hinrichs Constance Tracy
Chuck & Bernice White
CHECK OUT OUR MEMBER’S PAGE AT CDSQ.ORG/SUPPORT
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Please report any errors or omissions to Korine Fujiwara at kfujiwara@cdsq.org.One of the most unique and sought-after chamber ensembles on
the concert stage today, the Carpe Diem String Quartet is a
boundary-breaking ensemble that has earned widespread critical
and audience acclaim for its innovative programming and
electrifying performances.
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