Rites of Spring Festival
May
12
5:00 PM17:00

Rites of Spring Festival

Ulysses returns to the unique Rites of Spring Festival, which offers classical and contemporary music on the North Fork of Long Island and combines music, history, and the natural environment. The program will take listeners on a journey from the human to the divine.

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FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN: Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4,”Sunrise”
I. Allegro con spirito

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57

-Intermission-

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
III. Molto adagio – Andante

FRANZ SCHUBERT: Quartet No. 14 in D minor “Death and the Maiden”
IV. Presto

FLORENCE PRICE: Five Folksongs in Counterpoint
V. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

VLADIMIR MARTYNOV: The Beatitudes

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GBH Residency
May
20
to May 24

GBH Residency

Ulysses finishes their season as GBH Boston’s first ever quartet in residence for the 2023-24 season. The week will include visits to Boston public schools, broadcasts, and a free public performance at Boston Public Library studio.

This residency made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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Ulysses Quartet at the BPL
May
22
2:30 PM14:30

Ulysses Quartet at the BPL

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Join GBH Music in welcoming the Ulysses Quartet as its first-ever quartet in residence with a free performance at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library.

The Ulysses Quartet's season-long partnership as quartet in residence furthers GBH Music's ongoing effort to connect with listeners of all backgrounds and ages. The partnership will span over fifty performances and events throughout the year, including with the Boston Public and Massachusetts schools.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

This event is presented with support from CRB and the Ulysses Quartet.

The Ulysses Quartet’s residency at GBH is made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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Angel's Share
Jun
20
to Jun 22

Angel's Share

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132

Guest violist: Anthony Bracewell

*There are two performances each evening*

Performance #1: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Reception - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Walk/Trolley to the Catacombs - 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Show - 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Performance #2: 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Reception - 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Walk/Trolley to the Catacombs - 8:30 - 9:00 PM
Show - 9:00 - 10:00 PM

Each performance includes an hourlong spirits tasting, followed by a twilight walk through the cemetery to the Catacombs.

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Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts
Jun
23
4:00 PM16:00

Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts

Ulysses returns to the Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts for a free Sunday afternoon recital. Tickets available after June 16!

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JOAN TOWER: Wild Summer

TRADITIONAL (arr. Danish String Quartet): Folk Songs 

Hur var du i aftes så sildig
Unst Boat Song
The Dromer 

FANNY MENDELSSOHN HENSEL: String Quartet in E-flat Major

-Intermission-

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132

Guest violist: Anthony Bracewell

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Bucknell University Residency
Mar
28
7:30 PM19:30

Bucknell University Residency

Ulysses returns to Bucknell University to work with students and perform a recital with flutist Leslie Cullen at the Weis Center.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285

BENJAMIN BRITTEN: String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36

-Intermission-

CAROLINE SHAW: Valencia

FELIX MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44, No. 3

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Charleston Chamber Music Society
Mar
16
7:00 PM19:00

Charleston Chamber Music Society

Ulysses visits Charleston, WV for the first time to play for the Charleston Chamber Music Society.

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No.2 “Joke”

BENJAMIN BRITTEN: String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, Op. 36

-Intermission-

CAROLINE SHAW: Valencia

FELIX MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44, No. 3

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Ulysses Quartet at the BPL
Mar
14
12:00 PM12:00

Ulysses Quartet at the BPL

  • GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library (map)
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Join GBH Music in welcoming the Ulysses Quartet as its first-ever quartet in residence with a free performance at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library.

The Ulysses Quartet's season-long partnership as quartet in residence furthers GBH Music's ongoing effort to connect with listeners of all backgrounds and ages. The partnership will span over fifty performances and events throughout the year, including with the Boston Public and Massachusetts schools.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

This event is presented with support from CRB and the Ulysses Quartet.

The Ulysses Quartet’s residency at GBH is made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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GBH Residency
Mar
11
to Mar 15

GBH Residency

Ulysses continues their tenure as GBH Boston’s first ever quartet in residence for the 2023-24 season. The week will include visits to Boston public schools, broadcasts, and a free public performance at Boston Public Library studio.

This residency made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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Ulysses Quartet at the BPL
Feb
14
12:00 PM12:00

Ulysses Quartet at the BPL

  • GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join GBH Music in welcoming the Ulysses Quartet as its first-ever quartet in residence with a free performance at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library.

The Ulysses Quartet's season-long partnership as quartet in residence furthers GBH Music's ongoing effort to connect with listeners of all backgrounds and ages. The partnership will span over fifty performances and events throughout the year, including with the Boston Public and Massachusetts schools.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

This event is presented with support from CRB and the Ulysses Quartet.

The Ulysses Quartet’s residency at GBH is made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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GBH Residency
Feb
12
to Feb 16

GBH Residency

Ulysses continues their tenure as GBH Boston’s first ever quartet in residence for the 2023-24 season. The week will include visits to Boston public schools, broadcasts, and a free public performance at Boston Public Library studio.

This residency made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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Flagler Museum Music Series
Feb
6
7:30 PM19:30

Flagler Museum Music Series

Regularly featured on "Performance Today!" and National Public Radio, the Flagler Museum Music Series brings acclaimed musicians to the finest chamber music venue in South Florida. Audience members experience chamber music as it was intended, in a gracious and intimate setting.

Music Series audience members not only enjoy beautiful chamber music but also enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the musicians during a champagne and dessert reception following each concert. 

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Van Vleck Mansion
Feb
3
6:00 PM18:00

Van Vleck Mansion

Private donor event for the Van Vleck Mansion in Montclair, NJ featuring the Ulysses Quartet.

ANTONIO VIVALDI (arr. K. Yasunori): Concerto No. 1 “Spring” from the Four Seasons

I.Allegro

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN: String Quartet in D major, Op. 76, No. 5

 IV. Finale: Presto

TRADITIONAL (arr. Danish String Quartet): Folk Songs 

Hur var du i aftes så sildig 

Unst Boat Song 

The Dromer 

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, “Razumovsky”, No. 3 

III. Menuetto grazioso 

IV. Allegro molto 

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Ulysses Quartet with Oskar Espina Ruiz
Jan
21
3:00 PM15:00

Ulysses Quartet with Oskar Espina Ruiz

The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, in collaboration with Music Mountain, is thrilled to introduce a free Sunday at 3pm classical music concert series with a concert featuring Ulysses Quartet and clarinetist Oskar Espina Ruiz.

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GERMAINE TAILLEFERRE: String Quartet

TRADITIONAL (arr. Danish String Quartet): Folk Songs 

Hur var du i aftes så sildig

Unst Boat Song

The Dromer

SETH GROSSHANDLER: Clarinet Quintet (10’)

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 18 No. 4

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Ulysses Quartet at the BPL
Jan
10
12:00 PM12:00

Ulysses Quartet at the BPL

  • GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join GBH Music in welcoming the Ulysses Quartet as its first-ever quartet in residence with a free performance at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library.

The Ulysses Quartet's season-long partnership as quartet in residence furthers GBH Music's ongoing effort to connect with listeners of all backgrounds and ages. The partnership will span over fifty performances and events throughout the year, including with the Boston Public and Massachusetts schools.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.

This event is presented with support from CRB and the Ulysses Quartet.

The Ulysses Quartet’s residency at GBH is made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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GBH Residency
Jan
8
to Jan 12

GBH Residency

Ulysses continues their tenure as GBH Boston’s first ever quartet in residence for the 2023-24 season. The week will include visits to Boston public schools, broadcasts, and a free public performance at Boston Public Library studio.

This residency made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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GBH Residency
Nov
9
3:00 PM15:00

GBH Residency

Ulysses begins their 2023-24 season as GBH Boston’s first ever quartet in residence this week with visits to Boston public schools, broadcasts, and a free public performance at Boston Public Library studio.

This residency made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

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Malmgren Concert Series at Syracuse University
Oct
1
4:00 PM16:00

Malmgren Concert Series at Syracuse University

The Ulysses String Quartet and the Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story Concerto and quartets by Ludwig van Beethoven and Joan Tower.

This powerful work from Beethoven’s ‘heroic’ middle period plumbs the depths of human experience, ranging from tragedy, triumph, tenderness, and uncertainty in the first three movements to sheer effervescent joy in the virtuosic finale. Randall Fleischer’s arrangement of Bernstein’s beloved West Side Story takes the drama and makes it concrete, presenting well known themes in a new setting that showcases the richness of both the string quartet and orchestra.

Live Stream available at the event page below!

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JOAN TOWER: Wild Summer

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, “Razumovsky”, No. 3

LEONARD BERNSTEIN (arr. by Randall Craig Fleischer): West Side Story — Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra

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San Juan Chamber MusicFest 40th Annual Festival Concert
Aug
19
7:30 PM19:30

San Juan Chamber MusicFest 40th Annual Festival Concert

The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild presents the 40th Annual San Juan Chamber MusicFest Festival Concert at the Wright Opera House in Ouray. Max Levinson and the Ulysses Quartet will present a marvelous evening of chamber music. A reception in the Tavern at the Wright will follow the concert.

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LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, “Razumovsky”, No. 3

JOHANNES BRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

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San Juan Chamber MusicFest Classical Café
Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00

San Juan Chamber MusicFest Classical Café

A relaxed and fun program accompanied by good food and good company, featuring members of the Ulysses Quartet joined by artistic director Max Levinson on piano.

Dinner begins at 6pm, concert at 7:30

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FRITZ KREISLER: La Gitana

Caprice Viennois, Op. 2

NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (arr. Kreisler) Chant Indoue

DAVID POPPER: Hungarian Rhapsody

OSVALDO LACERDA: Appassionato

CHIQUINHA GONZAGA: Lua Branca

GEORGE GERSHWIN: 3 Preludes

VITTORIO MONTI (arr. by Christina Bouey): Czardas

PHILIP GLASS: Piano Quintet No. 1 “Annunciation” Part One

DANIEL ROUMAIN: Quartet No. 5 “Rosa Parks”: Klap Ur Handz

Selections from The Beatles (arr. by Doug Riley)

MAX RICHTER (arr. by Christina Bouey): On The Nature Of Daylight

JOSEPH-NICOLAS-PANCRACE  ROYER (arr. by Christina Bouey): La Marche des Scythes

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Music Mountain with Oskar Espina Ruiz
Aug
6
3:00 PM15:00

Music Mountain with Oskar Espina Ruiz

Ulysses returns to picturesque Music Mountain for an afternoon of collaboration with clarinetist Oskar Espina Ruiz.

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SETH GROSSHANDLER: Clarinet Quintet

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, “Razumovsky”, No. 3

-Intermission

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Quintet in F-sharp minor for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 10

Photo Credit: Colin Brookes

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PS21's House Blend II Series
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

PS21's House Blend II Series

Ulysses performs on PS21’s House Blend II series for an evening program featuring Sun Li on pipa and Nuiko Wadden on harp.

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Program:

GEORGE PHILIPP TELEMANN: Suite for Two Violins “Gulliver’s Travels”

LUCIANO BERIO: Sequenza II

TAN DUN: Concerto for Pipa and String Quartet

HENRIETTE RENIÉ: Trio for Harp, Violin and Violoncello 

I. Allegro risoluto 

WANG HUIRAN: Dance of the Yi People for Solo Pipa

RHIANNON GIDDENS: At The Purchaser’s Option

Photo Credit: PS21

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