In this seventh episode, VC Artist Aizuri Quartet introduces us to Andrew Yee!

Audiences will visit her cozy home and get to know all about this amazing cellist. Andrew shares her favorite music and explains how to ask new friends what their pronouns are. She also shows you how to make a delicious meal that is very close to her heart! Later, listen to the music of Michi Wiancko and her song about finding friends who love you for who you are.

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

Guests:

Andrew Yee, cello

Kinan Azmeh, clarinet

Music (in order of appearance):

Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti: ko'u inoa

Caroline Shaw: Limestone & Felt, arranged for two cellos by Andrew Yee

American traditional: Working On a Building, arranged by George Meyer

Clara Schumann: Ich stand in dunkeln Träumen, arranged by Karen Ouzounian

Paul Wiancko: American Haiku

Michi Wiancko: Lullaby for the Transient

This episode was made possible by WQXR’s Artist Propulsion Lab

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In this sixth episode, VC Artist Aizuri Quartet asks, "What stories lie behind your favorite song?"

Composer Rhiannon Giddens pays a special visit to AizuriKids for a rich exploration of the history of the banjo and the extraordinary life and music of Elizabeth Cotten.

Animated by Lembit Beecher, watch this paper train comes to life! ALL ABOARD! 

An interactive activity sheet can be found, here!

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

This episode is made possible in partnership with Salon de Virtuosi by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and a generous grant form the Alphadyne Foundation.

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In this fifth episode, VC Artist Aizuri Quartet asks: "How do music and food go together?"

"In the Aizuri Quartet, we layer our sounds and blend four instruments together to create one group sound," the group shared!

"That got us thinking, there are many foods that have layers — layers of different flavors that blend together. Food and music are great partners! It's like unlocking another way we can use our imagination, by connecting our ears to the sense of taste. How is the quartet sound related to a lasagna fresh out of the oven? Can we sound like a creamy vanilla pudding?"

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

The video is scripted and edited by Miho Saegusa. The music featured in this episode includes Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127 and Paul Wiancko's "LIFT" for String Quartet.

Season 2 is made possible in partnership with Salon de Virtuosi by the New York State Council on the Arts — with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council — and a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation.

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In this fourth episode, VC Artist Aizuri Quartet asks "What could outer space sound like?" The Aizuris rehearse Eleanor Alberga's String Quartet No. 1, and chat with special guests, Curtis and Paul, who take us on a musical trip around the sun, the stars, and even a black hole!

Check out the activity sheet here: https://bit.ly/3i9gBn4

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

Special guests:

Curtis Asplund, Department of Physics & Astronomy, San Jose State University Paul Wiancko, composer

Music:

Eleanor Alberga: String Quartet No. 1

Paul Wiancko: "LIFT" for String Quartet // Music for the Sun, Pulsars, and a Black Hole

Season 2 is made possible in partnership with Salon de Virtuosi by the New York State Council on the Arts — with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council — and a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation.

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In this third episode, VC Artist Aizuri Quartet needs your help before rehearsal! Help the Aizuris become a complete group again by learning about what makes up a string quartet.

Then, hear music from cellist Karen's childhood and learn about the different types of beautiful clouds that float above our heads!

Check out the activity sheet here: https://bit.ly/3itXSTh

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

Music:

Paul Wiancko: Maniacal Swing from LIFT

Komitas Vartabed: Armenian Folk Songs

Season 2 is made possible in partnership with Salon de Virtuosi by the New York State Council on the Arts — with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council — and a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation.

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"We love it because we get to make music in three different ways — by playing with our bows, plucking our strings, and clapping. Come join the circle with the quartet and let the music make you smile!"

Check out the activity sheet here: https://bit.ly/3itXSTh

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

Season 2 is made possible in partnership with Salon de Virtuosi by the New York State Council on the Arts — with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council — and a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation.

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"Which animal is your favorite: an octopus, an armadillo, a hippopotamus, or a yellow mountain lion?"

In this first episode, VC Artist Aizuri Quartet introduces the bouncy and zany music of Conlon Nancarrow by transforming each instrument into one of these animals.

Check out the activity sheet here: https://bit.ly/3itXSTh

"At the beginning of the pandemic, we wanted to find a way to keep connecting with younger audiences through an online platform," the quartet told The Violin Channel. "We realized that a lot of our in-person youth engagement activities translated well into the digital realm. Creating these episodes became a vital part of quartet life and helped us stay in touch with each other while we navigated time apart, in our own apartments.

"The Aizuri Quartet believe in an integrative approach to music-making, in which teaching, performing, writing, arranging, curating, and nurturing ties with the community are all connected," they continued. "The episodes explore the relationships between music and a broad range of themes like astrophysics, American history, and cooking. It has also become a way for us to feature some of our favorite composers and guest artists as well as their music."

Aizuri Quartet:

Emma Frucht & Miho Saegusa, violins

Ayane Kozasa, viola

Karen Ouzounian, cello

Music:

Komitas Vartabed: Kaqavik (Partridge Song)

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

Paul Wiancko: Sanguine Clockwork

Conlon Nancarrow: String Quartet No. 3

Season 2 is made possible in partnership with Salon de Virtuosi by the New York State Council on the Arts — with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council — and a generous grant from the Alphadyne Foundation.

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This year held online, instead of live, the sessions feature a mix of musical storytelling sessions geared towards children aged 3 to 7 and their families.

Each video showcases the unique creative work of one of the school’s Musical Storytelling Fellows – who have spent the school year training as teaching artists for preschools and early elementary classrooms.

This the fifth in the series, hosted by New England Conservatory violinist Lucy Little, collaborating with her mom, dad and six different instruments!

PREVIOUS

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Morgan Pope – ‘The Wild and Wacky Bassoon’ [EPISODE 2]

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Angela Wang – ‘Meet The Violin’ [EPISODE 3]

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Cheyanna Duran – ‘The Ugly Duckling Oboe’ [SERIES]

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This year held online, instead of live, the sessions feature a mix of musical storytelling sessions geared towards children aged 3 to 7 and their families.

Each video showcases the unique creative work of one of the school’s Musical Storytelling Fellows – who have spent the school year training as teaching artists for preschools and early elementary classrooms.

This the fourth in the series, hosted by New England Conservatory oboist Cheyanna Duran, introduces us to the oboe and the story of "The Ugly Duckling!"

PREVIOUS

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Cellist Alex Fowler [EPISODE 1]

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Morgan Pope – ‘The Wild and Wacky Bassoon’ [EPISODE 2]

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Angela Wang – ‘Meet The Violin’ [EPISODE 3]

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This year held online, instead of live, the sessions feature a mix of musical storytelling sessions geared towards children aged 3 to 7 and their families.

Each video showcases the unique creative work of one of the school’s Musical Storytelling Fellows – who have spent the school year training as teaching artists for preschools and early elementary classrooms.

This the third in the series, hosted by New England Conservatory violinist Angela Wang, introduces us to ... the violin!

PREVIOUS

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Cellist Alex Fowler [NEW SERIES]

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Morgan Pope – ‘The Wild and Wacky Bassoon’ [EPISODE 2]

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This year held online, instead of live, the sessions feature a mix of musical storytelling sessions geared towards children aged 3 to 7 and their families.

Each video showcases the unique creative work of one of the school’s Musical Storytelling Fellows – who have spent the school year training as teaching artists for preschools and early elementary classrooms.

This the second in the series, hosted by New England Conservatory bassoonist Morgan Pope, introduces us to the "wild and wacky bassoon!'

PREVIOUS

NEC MUSICAL STORYTELLING | Cellist Alex Fowler [NEW SERIES]

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This year held online, instead of live, the sessions feature a mix musical storytelling sessions geared towards children aged 3 to 7 and and families.

Each video showcases the unique creative work of one of the school's Musical Storytelling Fellows - who have spent the school year training as teaching artists for preschools and early elementary classrooms.

The first in the series, hosted by New England Conservatory cellist Alex Fowler is titled "All About Monkeys" - and includes stories about monkeys and other fun cello tricks:

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