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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
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SUMMARY:DSQ: Britten & Dvorak with Edwin Barker\, Center for Maine Contemporary Art\, Rockland
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in art for this exciting program featuring two great works in an exciting new (to us) venue\, an airy and reverberant gallery in the stunning Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland. \nBenjamin Britten String Quartet no. 2 and Antonin Dvořák Quintet for Two Violins\, Viola\, Cello\, Double Bass \nFor the Dvořák\, the DSQ will be joined by renowned bassist Edwin Barker\, former Principal of Boston Symphony Orchestra.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-britten-dvorak-with-edwin-barker-center-for-maine-contemporary-art-rockland/
LOCATION:Center for Maine Contemporary Art\, 21 Winter St.\, Rockland\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T221600Z
CREATED:20260404T203055Z
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SUMMARY:DSQ: Dvorak & Schubert with guests Edwin Barker and Yuri Funahashi; Farmington Nordica Hall
DESCRIPTION:Antonín Dvořák Quintet for Two Violins\, Viola\, Cello\, Double Bass\,\nFranz Schubert Quintet in A major\, D. 667 “Trout”\n\n\n\nJoin us for this wonderful pairing of quintets.  First up is the charming Dvořák Quintet for which the DSQ will be joined by renowned bass player Edwin Barker\, former principal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  They will be joined by one of Maine’s favorite pianists\, Yuri Funahashi\, in a performance of one of the most well known works in the chamber music literature\, Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet.  This concert will take place in the historic Nordica Hall at the University of Maine in Farmington.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-dvorak-thursday-7-pm-farmington/
LOCATION:Nordica Hall\, Merrill Hall\, Univ. of Maine\, 246 Main St.\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T221724Z
CREATED:20260405T201356Z
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UID:1558-1780682400-1780691400@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ:35th Anniversary GALA concert with Edwin Barker\, bass & Yuri Funahashi\, piano at Bowdoin College\, Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:It’s true– the DSQ turns 35 this year!  Join us for a big celebration with some great music\, two wonderful guest artists\, a fabulous hall and a fun post concert catered reception.  Speeches will be made and stories shared marking this milestone\, so come take part in the festivities. \nThe program is delicious: \nAntonín Dvořák Quintet for Two Violins\, Viola\, Cello\, Double Bass \nFranz Schubert Quintet in A major\, D. 667 “Trout” \nThe bass player is none other than the renowned Edwin Barker\, former Principal of the Boston Symphony. \n \nThe pianist is Yuri Funahashi\, whom we’re lucky to have living here in Maine. \nThe concert will take place in Bowdoin’s Studzinski Hall and the reception will follow immediately\, next door in the Moulton Union. \nWe look forward to celebrating with all of you.  Here’s to the next 35! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq35th-anniversary-gala-concert-with-edwin-barker-bass-yuri-funahashi-piano-at-bowdoin-college-brunswick/
LOCATION:Studzinski Hall\, Bowdoin College\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260418T153535Z
CREATED:20240210T013948Z
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SUMMARY:DSQ Institute
DESCRIPTION: DaPonte String Quartet Institute for preprofessional string quartets. \nThe 2026 DaPonte String Quartet Institute takes place at the aesthetically pleasing\, retreat-style setting of the Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben\, Maine\, not far from the famed Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park. The campus is nestled in a peaceful wooded setting on a hilltop overlooking the Maine coastal shoreline.  APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 24. \nApplications & info here.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-institute/
LOCATION:Eagle Hill Institute\, 59 Eagle Hill Rd\, Steuben\, ME\, 04680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Quartet Studies Institute,Education Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T204500
DTSTAMP:20260618T134501Z
CREATED:20260405T184844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T134501Z
UID:1562-1784746800-1784753100@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives\, Center for Maine Contemporary Art\, Rockland
DESCRIPTION:Program: \nIves String Quartet no. 2 \nBrahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 \nOne of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing.  Join us in the galleries of the fabulous Center for Maine Contemporary Art for a double dose of music and visual arts. \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-ives-brahms-center-for-maine-contemporary-art-rockland/
LOCATION:Center for Maine Contemporary Art\, 21 Winter St.\, Rockland\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
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UID:1564-1784833200-1784839500@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives\, Brunswick UU Church
DESCRIPTION:Program: Ives String Quartet no. 2 Brahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 \nOne of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing. \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-ives-brahms-thursday-july-23-7pm-brunswick-uu-church/
LOCATION:Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1 Middle St.\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T204500
DTSTAMP:20260618T134604Z
CREATED:20260405T190320Z
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SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives\, South Bristol Union Church
DESCRIPTION:Program: \nIves String Quartet no. 2 \nBrahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 \nOne of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing. \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-brahms-ives-south-bristol/
LOCATION:Union Church\, 2171 ME-129\, South Bristol\, ME\, 04568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T204500
DTSTAMP:20260618T134649Z
CREATED:20260405T190842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T134649Z
UID:1571-1785006000-1785012300@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives\, Waldoboro St. Paul's Union Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Program: Ives String Quartet no. 2 Brahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 One of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing. \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-brahms-ives-waldoboro/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Union Chapel\, 1065 Dutch Neck Rd.\, Waldoboro\, ME\, 04572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T164500
DTSTAMP:20260618T134716Z
CREATED:20260405T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T134716Z
UID:1574-1785078000-1785084300@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives\, Boothbay Harbor St. Columba's
DESCRIPTION:Program: Ives String Quartet no. 2 Brahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 One of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing. \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-brahms-ives-boothbay-harbor/
LOCATION:St. Columba’s Episcopal Church\, 32 Emery Lane\, Boothbay Harbor\, ME\, 04538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T204500
DTSTAMP:20260618T134751Z
CREATED:20260616T115929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T134751Z
UID:1610-1785351600-1785357900@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives\, Jewish Museum\, Portland\, July 29\, 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Program: Ives String Quartet no. 2 Brahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 One of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing.  Location: St. Andrew Lutheran Church \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-brahms-ives-jewish-museum-portland-july-29-7-pm/
LOCATION:Maine Jewish Museum\, 267 Congress Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T192631Z
CREATED:20260405T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T192631Z
UID:1577-1785438000-1785444300@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives in Belfast\, First Church UCC
DESCRIPTION:Program: Ives String Quartet no. 2 Brahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 One of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing.  This is a “Pay What You Wish” event.  Tickets are available at the door.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-brahms-ives-belfast/
LOCATION:First Church in Belfast\, UCC\, 8 Court St.\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T204500
DTSTAMP:20260618T134825Z
CREATED:20260405T192507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T134825Z
UID:1579-1785524400-1785530700@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:DSQ: Brahms & Ives in Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:Program: Ives String Quartet no. 2 Brahms Quartet in A minor\, Op. 51\, no. 2 One of Ives’ favorite composers was Johannes Brahms\, which makes this concert a great pairing.  Location: St. Andrew Lutheran Church \nTickets $35\, students free
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-brahms-ives-in-ellsworth-the-barn-at-woodlawn/
LOCATION:St. Andrew Lutheran Church\, 175 Downeast Highway\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260116T153441Z
CREATED:20240210T014859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T153441Z
UID:912-1792713600-1792972799@dapontequartet.org
SUMMARY:High School String Quartet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:High School String Quartet Workshop at Kieve-Wavus \nStudents from all over Maine are selected by audition to participate in a fun and challenging weekend full of coaching and master classes and culminating in a public performance on Sunday afternoon.  Begins at 5 pm Friday through 5 pm Sunday.  You can learn more and get information on how to apply at the event website page listed below.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/high-school-string-quartet-workshop/
LOCATION:Camp Wavus\, 88 Wavus Point Rd.\, Jefferson\, ME\, 04348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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