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"How wonderful to hear four young musicians be such good ambassadors for music" Yo-Yo Ma, concert cellist “The La Catrina Quartet surely must be counted among the most promising young string quartets today. Every note the La Catrina plays is infused with energy, every gesture has a purpose and every phrase is meaningful. Their attention to detail and their dedication to classical music is a breath of fresh air.” Keith Robinson, cellist, the Miami String Quartet. “I believe the youthful La Catrina Quartet possesses all the elements to become one of the world’s best. In addition, they have that all too rare but essential gift of superb musical intelligence. They are already top-rung.” George Bell, festival and concert presenter, the San Miguel de Allende Chamber Music Festival. “The Op. 18 #4, by Beethoven, closed the first half of the program with a brilliant performance by the quartet. From the first movement, allegro ma non troppo, the musical personality of each of the members of the quartet could be perceived, without taking away from the ensemble. Daniel Vega-Albela delighted the audience with his delirious vibrato and his resolute articulation. George Figueroa, playing second violin, brought out the contrast with more graceful sequences of a languidness that was moving. Alan Daowz brandished his cello with character and played majestically in his lower register in a con brio dialogue with Daniel Vega-Albela. Violist Jorge Martínez is methodical and conscientious, with an interpretation that polished the accents and expressiveness of the work.” La Jornada Michoacán. “The La Catrina Quartet is the only string quartet formed by Mexicans with real possibilities of reaching excellence and competitiveness in the international arena.” Javier Montiel, violist, Cuarteto Latinoamericano. “They are destined for a bright, brilliant career.” Chauncey Patterson, principal violist, the Miami City Ballet. “Their performance of Haydn’s Op. 64 No. 5 was played with precision and agility.” The Record Courier, Kent, OH.
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