Mill City String Quartet Coffee Concert –Between Worlds: Jazz, Romance, & Reverence
Schedule
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Lakeville Area Arts Center | Lakeville, MN
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Huldah Niles, Erika Hoogeveen, violins, Coca Bochonko, viola, Rebeccah Parker Downs, cello. "Between Worlds: Jazz, Romance, & Reverence" is an eclectic and captivating concert featuring works by Wynton Marsalis, Anton Webern, and Caroline Shaw. From jazz-inspired rhythms to sweeping romanticism and echoes of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, this program offers a rich tapestry of sound and style. With something for every musical taste, it’s the perfect way to welcome the beauty and renewal of spring!The performers in the Mill City String Quartet are Huldah Niles and Erika Hoogeveen, violins, Coca Bochonko, viola, and Rebeccah Parker Downs, cello. Established in 2007, Mill City String Quartet (MCSQ) is an internationally prize-winning chamber ensemble based in the Twin Cities. Their mission is to cultivate "transformative concerts that promote underrepresented composers and celebrate the classical music genre." MCSQ recently won First Prize in the Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition, the Charleston International Music Competition, and International Schubert Competition, Vienna. They perform widely in Minnesota, and have also appeared in Iowa, Florida, and Oregon.
In a first for the Coffee Concert series, the concert will be preceded by an "opening act," Aetherium Trio, comprised of exceptional young area musicians Cecilia Taggart (piano, 13), Josie Snaza (violin, 13), and Lilia Smith (cello, 16). They will play two pieces by Beethoven and Arensky starting at 1:35 before the 2:00 Mill City String Quartet performance. Formed in 2025, the ensemble has been mentored by renowned cellist and educator Tom Rosenberg. We're really excited to give these young performers a venue and spotlight. These teenagers have already established themselves as delightful forces to be reckoned with!
Along with the great music, some extra treats accompany this season finale concert including festive reception food, door prizes, and the announcement of our 2027 season.
The concert takes place Sunday April 26 at 2:00 pm at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville MN. Concerts are general admission. Audiences sit cabaret-style at tables, with complimentary refreshments and Tapestry Coffee. Tickets are available online at https://www.lakevillemn.gov/374/Attend-an-Event, at the LAAC, or by phone at 952-985-4640.
Audrey Johnson Companies are celebrating their 60th anniversary in residential and commercial real estate in Lakeville. In honor of this occasion, they are a Season Sponsor for this 18th season of the Coffee Concerts at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Additional in-kind donations provided by Tapestry Coffee and Cornerstone Copy.
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Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044-9645, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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