Rasa String Quartet

MAURA SHAWN SCANLIN, violin

EMMA KONDO POWELL, violin

KIYOSHI HAYASHI, viola

MINA KIM, cello

In a program entitled Journey & Transformation, this Boston-based ensemble explores the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. Their Midday Music program evokes longing and nostalgia for distant places and cherished memories. From William Grant Still’s tender mermaid fairytale, to composers' reflections on faraway homelands, and the lively melodies of a Haydn quartet, this concert invites you to reconnect with the beloved stories that shaped your past.

Rasa String Quartet consistently deliver fresh, engaging performances that blend elegance with whimsy, and celebrate global traditions. In Sanskrit, the term ‘Rasa’ refers to the indescribable power of any art form to inspire strong emotions in the reader or listener.

PROGRAM

WILLIAM GRANT STILL The Prince and the Mermaid

Korean Lullaby, Arr. Mina Kim

GRAHAM COHEN String Quartet No. 3 Cape Breton Set

DONNACHA DENNEY Push Pulling

CHRISTINE HEDDEN Cuimhne

JOSEPH HAYDN String Quartet No. 64 in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5

Tickets: Age 35+: $32 | 22-34: $20 | 21 & Under: Pay What You Wish.