BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83FB7296-B1CD-43E5-A943-5396D902D5A8 DTSTART:20260322T150000Z DTEND:20260322T170000Z SUMMARY:World-Renowned DOVER QUARTET at St. Andrew DESCRIPTION:Two-Time GRAMMY®-Nominated Ensemble Named One of the Greatest S tring Quartets  of the Last 100 Years \n St. Andrew Methodist Church will present the internationally acclaimed Dover Quartet for an afternoon conc ert on Sunday\, March 22\, from 3 to 5 p.m. \, at the Hasley Chapel on the St. Andrew campus\, 5801 W. Plano Parkway. \nA two-time GRAMMY® nominee\, the Dover Quartet was named one of the greatest string quartets of the la st 100 years by BBC Music Magazine in 2021. Among the most sought-after ch amber ensembles performing today\, the quartet is celebrated worldwide for its exceptional technical precision and deeply expressive musicianship. \ nThe event will include an interactive pre-concert conversation with the m usicians\, followed by a performance featuring works by Robert Schumann\, Felix Mendelssohn\, and Grażyna Bacewicz. The Dover Quartet is composed o f Joel Link and Bryan Lee \, violins\; Julianne Lee \, viola\; and Camden Shaw \, cello. \n“We are excited to welcome the community to an afternoon with the Dover Quartet\, which represents the highest level of chamber mu sic artistry\,” said Taylor Davis\, creative director of traditional music and worship at St. Andrew. “Whether you’re a longtime classical music lov er or hearing a string quartet live for the first time\, you will be drawn into their expressive musicianship and ability to connect with the audien ce – a rare and meaningful experience.” \nFormed in 2008 at the prestigiou s Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia\, the Dover Quartet performs m ore than 100 concerts annually and rose to international prominence in 201 3 after a historic sweep of all prizes at the Banff International String Q uartet Competition. All four musicians are graduates of the Curtis Institu te and currently serve as faculty ensemble-in-residence. The quartet has r eceived numerous additional honors\, including grand and first prizes at t he Fischoff Chamber Music Competition\, prizes at the Wigmore Hall Interna tional String Quartet Competition\, the Avery Fisher Career Grant\, Chambe r Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award\, and Lincoln Center’s Hunt Fami ly Award. \nTickets are $35\, with $20 student tickets available\, and inc lude access to the pre-concert conversation\, which will take place from 2 to 2:45 p.m. During this time\, the musicians will share insights into th eir personal journeys and careers and respond to audience questions. For m ore information\, email mkoch@standrewmethodist.org. Tickets are available at standrewmethodist.org/events (search “Dover Quartet”). \n  \n ABOUT TH E DOVER QUARTET: \n• Joel Link \, first violinist\, was appointed concertm aster of The Cleveland Orchestra in May2025. An active soloist and chamber musician\, Link has earned top prizes at numerous competitions\, includin g the Johansen International Competition in Washington\, D.C.\, and the Ye hudi Menuhin International Violin Competition in England\, where he was fe atured in The Strad magazine. \n• Bryan Lee \, second violinist\, has perf ormed as a soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Delaware\, Lans downe\, and Temple University symphony orchestras\, among others. He has b een awarded the bronze medal at the Stulberg International String Competit ion and second prize at the Kingsville Young Performers Competition. With the Dover Quartet he won first prize and every special award at the Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2013 and the gold medal and g rand prize in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2010. He has been featured on NPR’s From the Top and has attended Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute\, La Jolla Music Society’s Summerfest\, Music from Angel Fire\, Encore School for Strings\, Sarasota Music Festival\, Music Academ y of the West\, and the Perlman Music Program. \n• Julianne Lee \, violist \, has forged a remarkable career as both a violinist and violist. She als o holds the assistant principal second violin position in the Boston Symph ony Orchestra and principal second violin in the Boston Pops. She has been a member of the BSO violin section since 2006\, serving as acting assista nt concertmaster from 2013 to 2015. From 2017 to 2019\, she was also the p rincipal second violinist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. \n• Camden Sh aw \, cellist\, has appeared with the ensemble in performances all over th e world to great acclaim. Mr. Shaw has collaborated in chamber music with such renowned artists as Daniel Hope\, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg\, and the late Leon Fleischer\, and maintains an active career as a soloist. Highli ghts from recent seasons include a performance of Beethoven’s Triple Conce rto\, Op. 56 \, with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra\, where Shaw held t he principal chair until May 2024\, and the release of his solo album by U nipheye Music\, which was met with critical praise. \n # # # \n   St. Andr ew Methodist Church \, founded in 1986\, is located on 21.2 acres in Plano \, Texas\, and has more than 7\,000 members. The church hosts over 2\,000 people each weekend for worship services in both a traditional style with  the classic pipe organ and a contemporary style with an LED center screen and lighting technology. St. Andrew extends an open invitation for all to be a part of a community ready to embrace faith in Christ that is real\, practical\, and life changing. Many opportunities are provided to gather on campus and serve locally\, regionally\, and globally. Through Invite M inistries\, St. Andrew’s publishing house\, and Beacon of Light\, a mental health ministry\, St. Andrew offers innovative ways to reach Christians w ithin its congregation and out in the community. The new 300-seat Hasley C hapel provides worship and other gathering opportunities in a scenic and m ore intimate setting. In 2022 St. Andrew became an independent Methodist C hurch seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper way s what it means to follow His teachings\, live in community\, and serve th e world. 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, Texas 75093. Visit  www.standrewm ethodist.org \; call (972)380-8001.\nSt. Andrew Methodist Church\n5801 W. Plano Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 United States\n LOCATION:5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, TX 75093 URL:http://plano.bubblelife.com/community/st_andrew_united_methodist_church seven_loaves_community/library/35573500/key/3511788360/World-Renowned_DOVE R_QUARTET_at_St._Andrew CREATED:20260217T220247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T220247Z DTSTAMP:20260501T031242Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR