Friction Quartet, whose performances have been called “terribly beautiful” (San Francisco Classical Voice), “stunningly passionate” (Calgary Herald) and “exquisitely skilled” (ZealNYC), exists to modernize the chamber music experience and expand the string quartet repertoire. Friction achieves its mission by commissioning new works, curating imaginative programs, collaborating with artists, and presenting interactive educational outreach. Joshua Kosman (San Francisco Chronicle) declared that Friction Quartet is “an artist who should be discovered” and described their performance as “high-octane music making…a fine blend of rhythmic ferocity and tonal flair.”

Program:

• Haydn — String Quartet Op. 33 No. 1 in B Minor

• Mario Godoy — Attention Economy

• Dvorak — String Quartet in F Major (“American”)

Friction Quartet is:

• Otis Harriel — violin

• Kevin Rogers — violin

• Mitso Floor— viola

• Doug Machiz — cello