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WATCH: The Emerson String Quartet perform Ravel at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Medici.TV
November 9, 2023

WATCH: The Emerson String Quartet perform Ravel at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Medici.TV

From their farewell tour, watch "America's quartet" in their final concert at Paris's Fondation LV

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The Emerson String Quartet bid adieu to a 47-year-long career on NPR's Tiny Desk
November 6, 2023

The Emerson String Quartet bid adieu to a 47-year-long career on NPR's Tiny Desk

On October 20, The ESQ took to Tiny Desk to perform one of the last concerts of their career

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The Emerson String Quartet to release their final album Infinite Voyage, on September 8 with Alpha Classics
July 20, 2023

The Emerson String Quartet to release their final album Infinite Voyage, on September 8 with Alpha Classics

Evoking the lifelong journey for the four musicians and their lasting friendship with Hannigan

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Announcing the Final Farewell concerts: October 21-22, 2023
January 30, 2023

Announcing the Final Farewell concerts: October 21-22, 2023

The Emerson String Quartet will say goodbye to their listeners on October 22, 2023, from the CMS of Lincoln Center stage

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The Emerson String Quartet announce feature length documentary, LATE STYLE: THE FINAL NOTES OF THE EMERSON QUARTET
December 1, 2022

The Emerson String Quartet announce feature length documentary, LATE STYLE: THE FINAL NOTES OF THE EMERSON QUARTET

Approaching the end of an almost five decade-long, one of the foremost string quartets in the world looks back...

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The Emerson String Quartet announces their Farewell Season Performance Dates
September 13, 2022

The Emerson String Quartet announces their Farewell Season Performance Dates

After more than four decades of performing together, the Emerson String Quartet embarks on their Farewell Tour

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“America’s string quartet” will bid farewell after 47 years together
September 2, 2022

“America’s string quartet” will bid farewell after 47 years together

The members of the Emerson Quartet have decided enough Mozart and Brahms and Beethoven is enough

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Emerson String Quartet to disband in 2023
August 26, 2021

Emerson String Quartet to disband in 2023

The Emerson String Quartet, the incomparable American ensemble, will disband at the October 2023

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 NY Times: Celebrated String Quartet Will Disband, Ending 47-Year Run
February 28, 2021

NY Times: Celebrated String Quartet Will Disband, Ending 47-Year Run

The Emerson String Quartet, known for its energy and nuance, will retire in 2023 so its members can pursue...

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Emerson Quartet Releases New Schumann Recording
February 26, 2021

Emerson Quartet Releases New Schumann Recording

The Emerson String Quartet, widely regarded as one of the world’s premier chamber...

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Emerson Quartet Performs 3-Concert Series with Lincoln Center's Great Performers
March 10, 2020

Emerson Quartet Performs 3-Concert Series with Lincoln Center's Great Performers

The Emerson String Quartet embarks on a three-concert series at Lincoln Center's Great Performers

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Season Preview
September 10, 2019

Season Preview

The Emerson String Quartet stands apart in the history of string quartets with unparalleled list of achievements.

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Emerson String Quartet 2018-2019 Season Highlights
June 6, 2018

Emerson String Quartet 2018-2019 Season Highlights

The Emerson String Quartet stands apart in the history of string quartets with unparalleled list of achievements.

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Emerson String Quartet to Premiere The Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy
June 7, 2017

Emerson String Quartet to Premiere The Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy

The Emerson String Quartet will be at world premiere of Shostakovich and The Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy.

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Emerson String Quartet Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall
April 6, 2017

Emerson String Quartet Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall

The Emerson String Quartet returns to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium on May 7 at 3 PM.

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ESQ To Release Chaconnes and Fantasias: Music of Britten and Purcell
March 27, 2017

ESQ To Release Chaconnes and Fantasias: Music of Britten and Purcell

The Emerson String Quartet celebrates its 40th season this year and presents a new recording.

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Lawrence Dutton Interviewed by Westchester Magazine
January 10, 2017

Lawrence Dutton Interviewed by Westchester Magazine

We speak to the Quartet's violinist to understand their connection to the county

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Emerson String Quartet Graces Cover of Strings
October 26, 2016

Emerson String Quartet Graces Cover of Strings

The Emerson String Quartet are featured in November's edition of Strings Magazine.

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40th Anniversary Season, 2016-2017
September 19, 2016

40th Anniversary Season, 2016-2017

The Emerson String Quartet’s 40th Anniversary -- named “America’s greatest quartet” by TIME Magazine.

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Emerson Quartet Gives Three-Concert Series with Lincoln Center's Great Performers
March 23, 2016

Emerson Quartet Gives Three-Concert Series with Lincoln Center's Great Performers

The Emerson String Quartet performs a three-part series “Passing the Torch”

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Emerson Quartet Set To Receive Richard J. Bogomolny Award
July 30, 2014

Emerson Quartet Set To Receive Richard J. Bogomolny Award

The Emerson String Quartet, will receive the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award.

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