Harlem Quartet

The Harlem Quartet is a string quartet that is composed of first-place laureates of the Sphinx Competition for Black and Latino string players. They were formed in 2006. The members are first violinist Ilmar Gavilan, second violinist Melissa White, violist Juan-Miguel Hernandez, and cellist Desmond Neysmith.

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Performances

The Harlem Quartet debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2006,[1] and played there again in 2007[2] and 2008.[3]

Recordings

2007 Take the 'A' Train (White Pine)

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References

  1. ^ Music in Review; Sphinx Chamber Orchestra, New York Times, October 27, 2006.
  2. ^ Young, Black, and Latino in a Concert for Diversity, New York Times, September 27, 2007.
  3. ^ Rite of Strings, for Black and Latino Youth, New York Times, October 22, 2008.