Music in the Galleries: Koa String Quartet

Koa is the Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Colorado Boulder where they were the first prize winners of the 2024 Ekstrand Competition. Koa is invested in fostering musical engagement with students and presenting high quality classical music for community audiences. In addition to performing classical string quartet repertoire together, Koa also performs diverse repertoire such as film scores, pop covers, and folk music.  The name “Koa” comes from the name of a type of tree in the Hawaiian Islands whose wood symbolizes strength and courage.

PROGRAM

Florence Price:  Adoration
Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major, M. 35, I. Allegro moderato; II. Assez vif, très rythmé
Queen Lili’uokalani: Sanoe; Ku’u Pua I Paoakalani; Aloha ‘Oe
Ludwig van Beethoven: II. Adagio, ma non troppo
Holly McMahon: Pulse, VI. At Rest

This event will include two identical concerts at noon and 1 p.m.  Performances are included with museum admission.  For tickets purchased online, FCM patrons receive $2 off adult and senior tickets with code MUSIC.  Visit www.clyffordstillmuseum.org for tickets.

Seating is limited and first come, first served. The music may be enjoyed from any gallery.

Presented in collaboration with the