Fallbrook Music Society presents world music with Quarteto Nuevo

FALLBROOK – Continuing its Classical Sundays format, Fallbrook Music Society presented a one-of-a-kind ensemble, Quarteto Nuevo, beginning Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m.

Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions competition, Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with razor-sharp precision.

Headlined by Fallbrook favorite, Damon Zick on soprano saxophone, the ensemble melds the music of ancient worlds, contemporary cultures and the more well-known classical styles.

"The goal of Fallbrook Music Society is to build new audiences and reach music lovers of all genres," Ann Murray, executive director of Fallbrook Music Society, said. "The board and I are especially thrilled to have Quarteto Nuevo returning to our concert season, as these musicians will be performing an extensive repertoire spanning contemporary jazz, contemporary classical and more traditional arrangements."

The performance can be viewed online at any time at http://FallbrookMusicSociety.org.

Quarteto Nuevo consists of four members, Damon Zick on soprano saxophone, Kenton Youngstrom on acoustic guitar, Jacob Szekely on cello and Felipe Fraga on percussion. Individually, each musician is a distinguished soloist and chamber music artist who regularly performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, L.A. Opera, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Long Beach Opera and The UCLA World Jazz Ensemble, just to name a few.

They have appeared in and on recordings for Dave Brubeck, Falla Guitar Trio, John Tesh and pop star Ellie Goulding, among others.

"Quarteto Nuevo is one of the most diverse ensembles that we've ever presented and not surprisingly, they will be delivering one of our most unique programs to date," Murray said. "This concert will be especially fun for those who are interested in a more contemporary classical sound."

The diverse program repertoire includes selections like Histoire du Tango from Astor Piazzolla, Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz and Milcho Leviev's Woman's Dance, among other works.

More information is available through http://FallbrookMusicSociety.org or by calling Fallbrook Music Society at 760-451-8644.

Submitted by Fallbrook Music Society.