Violist Charlton Lee founded Del Sol after his time working in an experimental physics group at Fermilab. He wanted to bring his scientific passion for exploration to a string quartet. Del Sol now is based out of San Francisco and is at the cutting edge of modern performance with concerts both nationally and internationally. They look to bring a fresh energy, freedom, and precision to their diverse repertoire. James Shields, principal clarinetist of Oregon Symphony, joins Del Sol in the Oregon premiere of Osvaldo Golijov's epic work for clarinet and string quartet, The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind.

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DEL SOL QUARTET

Saturday, July 11, 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Portland
Del Sol Quartet
            Benjamin Kreith, violin
            Samuel Weiser, violin
            Charlton Lee, viola
            Kathryn Bates violoncello
​James Shields, clarinet (guest soloist)

Terry Riley: The Wheel & Mythic Birds Waltz 
Gabriela Lena Frank: Kanto kechua
Osvaldo Golijov: The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind
Additional works to be announced

Ticket prices*
Adult: $29  |  Senior (65+): $26  |  Student (w/ ID): $10
*excludes handling fees

This engaging program of modern chamber works features a quintet for clarinet and strings composition by Argentinian born Osvaldo Golijov. His upbringing exposed him to a diversity of musical influences including tango, klezmer, and traditional classical. The piece “The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind” recalls the writings of Isaac, the Kabbalist rabbi, who believed that everything in the universe was a “product of combinations of the Hebrew alphabet’s letters.” Also featured is a work by well-known American minimalist Terry Riley and Gabriela Lena Frank - a contemporary American composer whose captivating music embodies influences of both European classical tradition and Latin American folklore.