Temescal String Quartet

Barbara Riccardi and Dana Myers, violins
Jonna Hervig, viola
Nancy Bien, cello
Temescal String Quartet's name is derived from the Aztec sweat lodge where the elements of earth, fire, air and water are invoked to inspire spiritual renewal.

Established 20 years ago by musician/friends in the SF Opera and Ballet Orchestras, Barbara and Jonna are founders of the group, later joined by Dana (2023) and Nancy (2016).

Their debut concert at The Back Room will be Schubert Quartettsatz in c minor, Bartok string quartet no.1, and selections from “Octoroon Balls” (string quartet no.1) by Wynton Marsalis.

Tickets are $25 general admission; $15 for students with ID/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Host or Publisher Sam Rudin