Caitlin Edwards and Anya Brumfield, violin; Wilfred Farquharson, viola, Lindsey Sharpe, cello
String Quartet for "Plain-Chant for America" Concert
The string quartet featured in this evening’s program comprises violinists Caitlin Edwards and Anya Brumfield, violist Wilfred Farquharson, and cellist Lindsey Sharpe. Although these distinguished musicians are based in Chicago, their origins span Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; and Homewood, Illinois. They are affiliated with prominent ensembles such as theChicago Sinfonietta, D-Composed, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Philharmonic, and the Sphinx Virtuosi, among others, and have performed on international stages. In addition to their active performance careers, they contribute to the musical community through teaching engagements across the Chicago area and by mentoring with the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative.