2008 GOLD MEDALISTS
Viaggio String Quartet
Eric Gratz, violin; Anthony Bracewell, violin;
Stephanie Price, viola; Ken Kubota, cello
The 2008 Saint Paul String Quartet Competition, which took place on April 19, featured six outstanding young quartets from a national pool of applicants and was judged in superb fashion by the Arianna String Quartet. The 2008 Gold Medal ensemble was the outstanding Viaggio String Quartet from the Chamber Music Connection outside Columbus, Ohio. Along with their Gold Medal, they received $1000 and a set of four handmade Anderson Music Stands. Silver Medals and $600 went to the superb Polaris Quartet from the Music Institute of Chicago. This quartet went on to win the top prize in the Fischoff National Chamber Music competition held in May. Bronze Medals and $400 were awarded to Melanzana, a mature and passionate home-town quartet from St. Paul. They also received the Audience Prize of $200.
SILVER MEDALISTS
Polaris Quartet
Andrea Jarrett and Vincent Meklis, violins
Matthew Lipman, viola Gabriel Cabezas, cello
BRONZE MEDALISTS
Melanzana
Evan Vicic and Katherine Williamson, violins
Erin Gallagher, viola Paul Leger , cello
Founded in 2006 by Artaria String Quartet violinist Ray Shows, the aim of the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition is to encourage young chamber musicians by providing them with a positive showcase for their work. We appreciate any financial or logistical support you can offer for this exciting project. ~ RS
2008 Jury
Thank you Arianna!
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