The Catalyst Quartet with Todd Palmer
April 27, 2025 2-4 PM, North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation Community Center, Tahoe Vista
Hailed by The New York Times at its Carnegie Hall debut as “invariably energetic and finely burnished … playing with earthy vigor.” In this concert, the Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet features clarinetist Todd Palmer, a three-time Grammy nominated artist. The ensemble comes to Tahoe on tour before their performances in Carmel and San Francisco.
Karla Donehew Perez, violin
Abi Fayette, violin
Paul Laraia, viola
Karlos Rodriguez, cello
with guest artist, TODD PALMER, clarinet
Program
This program highlights each musician's virtuosity as well as the ensemble's precision and expression, including the following superb listening experiences.
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Suite del Angel, ASTOR PIAZZOLLA
Introduction (arr. Catalyst Quartet)
Milonga
Muerte del Angel
Resurrection
Clarinet Quintet in f-sharp minor, Op. 10, SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR
Allegro
Larghetto affettuoso
Scherzo: Allegro leggiero
Allegro agitato – Un poco più moderato – Vivace
Gumboots, DAVID BRUCE
Part One
Dance I
Dance II
Dance III
Dance IV
Dance V