GENZINGER STRING QUARTET

On April 7, 2009 the ICBE presented a chamber music performance by the Genzinger String Quartet as part of its series of community events. The group, whose members include Edgewater residents and ICBE members Evan Johnson and Loretta O'Sullivan, perform on period instruments.

The group uses real 18th century instruments that sound the way contemporary composers intended, rather different than what modern audiences usually hear

Genzinger String Quartet, Evan Johnson, violin; Unknown Performer, violin; Peggy Spencer, violin; Loretta O'Sullivan, cello

L-R: Evan Johnson, violin; Theresa Salomon (substituting for Mark Rike), violin; Peggy Spencer, viola; Loretta O'Sullivan, cello

The group performed one piece each by Mozart and Haydn

Evan Johnson performs on a period violin

Evan Johnson on period violin

The group didn't just perform. They also explained the pieces to the audience so that the members could get a better understanding and appreciation of classical music

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Each member is an accomplished musician

About the Genzinger String Quartet

Loretta O'Sullivan Peggy Spencer Evan Johnson Mark Rike

The Genzinger String Quartet was recently formed by four distinguished period instrument performers to focus on the classical repertoire, especially Haydn and Mozart. Evan Johnson gained international acclaim with his recording of the Biber Mystery Sonatas, Loretta O'Sullivan is one of this country's leading baroque/classical cellists, Peggy Spencer was concertmaster of the New England Bach Festival for two decades under Blanche Honegger Moyse, and Mark Rike was a member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra before becoming a period instrument specialist.

Marianne von Genzinger was a close friend of Haydn's in Vienna. A fine amateur pianist, she inspired some of his most soulful works. Haydn was fascinated by the blend of musical skill and cultured intelligence in her warm and supportive personality. To us she represents music-making at its best.

For more information, please see genzingerquartet.com.