Classical Sound Inc., from Central Texas expands its locally successful concert series to Santa Fe, New
Mexico with two performances in June 2023, one public, one private.

Public Concert:
Sunday, June 11, 2023, 6:00 pm, Santa Fe, NM
Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Open to the public and Free Admission 

The New Mexico Museum of Art will be hosting the inaugural concert of Classical Sound Santa Fe in the
fabulous Saint Francis Auditorium located in the Museum at 107 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
87501

Private Concert:
Monday, June 12, 2023 Sunset Salon Concert at a private home in Santa Fe featuring the Artisan String
Quartet for a Classical Sound Patron and her guests.

The concert at The New Mexico Museum of Art is entitled “Haydn & Beethoven” to highlight the unique
personal relationship between these two all-time great composers. This exciting program will feature the
1 st string quartet from the Opus 74 set of three revolutionary quartets Joseph Haydn composed upon his
return home from an extended trip to London. Paired with Opus 74 No. 1, is the rarely performed
masterpiece by Ludwig van Beethoven, the Opus 29 Viola Quintet nicknamed “Storm.” Beethoven’s first
job as a musician was as an 18-year-old violist in his hometown opera orchestra, and he was truly
inspired a few years later when composing Opus 29 for String Quartet plus a 2 nd violist. Between these
two great works on the program, is the charming and delightful brief string quartet by Hugo Wolfe, the
“Italian Serenade.” Wolfe is much more known for vocal compositions, but this sassy piece captures the
atmosphere of an outing in the beautiful Italian countryside.

Featured performers are the Artisan String Quartet, Patrice Calixte and Mariama Alcântara, violins, Bruce
Williams, viola, and Douglas Harvey, cello; most of them are principal players in the Austin Symphony
Orchestra. The Artisans welcome two Guest Artists. Santa Fe’s own Stephen Redfield will play the
second violin part for the entire concert, and Los Angeles resident Suzanna Giordano-Gignac performs
the second viola part on the Beethoven Quintet.

Classical Sound, Inc. (CSI), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) musical organization dedicated to presenting live,
small ensemble concerts featuring world-class musicians, performing both Classical and Pop music at
venues throughout Williamson County and Central Texas. CSI is expanding to present free public
performances, and private Salon Concerts for music lovers and Patrons in Santa Fe and Northern New
Mexico.

The 6:00 pm June 11, 2023 concert at the New Mexico Museum of Art is free and open to the public, and
supported by donations from generous Partons of Classical Sound, Inc. To make a tax deductible
donation, please visit www.classicalsound.org.

Artists and Program
The Artisan String Quartet
Patrice Calixte - Violin
Mariama Alcântara - Violin
Bruce Williams - Viola
Douglas Harvey - Cello

Guest Artists:
Stephen Redfield - Violin
Suzanna Giordano-Gignac - Viola

Joseph Haydn String Quartet, Opus 74 No. 1
Allegro
Andantino grazioso
Menuet. Allegro
Finale. Vivace
Hugo Wolfe Italian Serenade
Molto vivo
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven Viola Quintet Opus 29 “Storm”
Allegro Moderato
Adagio molto espressivo
Scherzo. Allegro
Presto