Omaggio String Quartet & Peresson String Quartet

Introductions features the second of two programs with chamber ensembles from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. Today, two prize-winning string quartets perform Haydn, Hindemith, Puccini, Ravel, and Bartók. Members of today’s groups have appeared previously on WFMT: – The complete Omaggio String Quartet performed on our 70th Anniversary Day of Celebration in December 2021 and also appeared in May 2021. – Abigail Park also appeared as part of Trio Reine in July 2020. – Tara Hagle also gave a live violin recital in June 2022. – Elinor Detmer also gave a live viola recital in May 2022 and appeared with the Aurora Piano Quartet in June 2020. – Jan Vargas Nedvetsky also gave a cello recital in January 2021 and appeared with Trio Primavera in August 2020. – Kelly Kim appeared with Quartet Celeste in August 2021 and with the Infini Quartet in August 2020. – Katya Moeller performed in the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts in June 2022; gave a live violin recital on Introductions in March 2022; and appeared with the Dasani String Quartet in May 2020. – Sidney Lee gave a live viola recital in April 2022; and appeared with the Salice Piano Quartet in August 2021 and with the Aurora Piano Quartet in June 2020.

Om Podcasten

Introductions is WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning program that features talented pre-college classical musicians in the Chicago area. Soloists and chamber ensembles perform live in WFMT’s Levin Performance Studio. Large ensembles, including orchestras, choirs, and bands, are recorded at their home venues and broadcast at later dates. The program also features youth music competition winners. While many students who appear on Introductions pursue other careers, some have gone on to study music at some of the most prestigious music schools around the world and pursue careers as professional musicians.