ETHEL String Quartet

Acclaimed as "one of the most exciting quartets around," ETHEL invigorates contemporary concert music with exuberance, intensity, imaginative programming and exceptional artistry.

Read about ETHEL in the River Cities' Reader.

Acclaimed as "one of the most exciting quartets around" (Strad Mag) and "as a necessary jet of cold water in the contemporary classical scene" (Pitchfork.com), the string quartet ETHEL has been a post-classical pioneer since it was founded in 1998. ETHEL invigorates contemporary concert music with exuberance, intensity, imaginative programming and exceptional artistry. With an eye on tradition and an ear to the future, ETHEL is a leading force in concert music's re-engagement with musical vernaculars, fusing diverse traditions into a vibrant sound that resonates with audiences the world over. The New York City-based quartet comprises Ralph Farris (viola), Dorothy Lawson (cello), Kip Jones (violin) and Tema Watstein (violin).

Presented in cooperation with Quad City Arts
Partial funding provided by Illinois Arts Council, Iowa Arts Council, Arts Midwest

The Rogalski Center is located at the corner of Ripley and Lombard Streets, one block west of Harrison Street.