Rossetti String Quartet
and
Yolanda Kondonassis
Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are now available at the Reference and Adult Services Desk: $2 adults, $1 seniors/students.

The Rossetti String Quartet is renowned for its highly sophisticated, sensual sound and extensive range of colors. The Quartet's compelling stage presence and fresh, innovative style has won its members a devoted following throughout the United States. National appearances are numerous and include performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Internationally, the Rossetti String Quartet has performed for audiences in England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Mexico.

Co-founded in 1996 by violinist Henry Gronnier and violist Thomas Diener the group is completed by cellist Eric Gaenslen and violinist Nina Bodnar. Each member of the Quartet is an accomplished musical artist in their own right, and the aesthetic depth and insight each brings to the group help create the intimate, provocative atmosphere that has become the Rossetti trademark. The Rossetti String Quartet's repertoire, while firmly based in the classic and romantic string quartet literature, embraces contemporary works and champions new music.

Yolanda Kondonassis is recognized as one of the world’s foremost harpists, performing both as a concerto soloist and recitalist throughout the United States, Far East and Europe. Since making her debut at age 18 with the New York Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta, she has appeared as soloist with numerous major orchestras. Solo appearances include engagements at Lincoln Center, the 92nd Street Y and Taiwan’s National Concert Hall. Over 100,000 copies of her CDs have sold worldwide, which include much of the standard repertoire, as well as her own transcriptions and compositions for harp.

For in-depth biographies please see www.colbertartists.com

This performance will be held in the Community Library’s auditorium. A library card is not required.