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Morris Museum – Back Deck Presents Balourdet Quartet
June 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
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The Balourdet Quartet is a dynamic string quartet known for their vibrant energy and innovative approach to classical music. The ensemble consists of Angela Bae (violin), Justin DeFilippis (violin), Benjamin Zannoni (viola), and Russell Houston (cello). They are celebrated for their technical precision, emotional depth, and willingness to take creative risks.
The quartet has received prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Chamber Music America’s 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. They perform over 70 concerts annually, with highlights including debuts at Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall. The Balourdet Quartet is also committed to contemporary music, premiering works by composers like Karim Al-Zand and Paul Novak.
Currently, they serve as the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and are alumni of the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program. Their name is inspired by Chef Antoine Balourdet, whose meals brought them together during a festival at the Taos School of Music.
The Back Deck Returns!
Entering its sixth year, the popular Back Deck concert series returns with a robust season of performances featuring big international names and regional superstars in jazz, classical, and genres in-between. Under the direction of Producer Gregory Burrus, the 2025 season promises a dynamic variety of memorable concerts under the stars. Patrons are invited to bring chairs, set up picnics, and enjoy the sunset for this special program.
Since launching in July 2020, The Back Deck has presented over 72 performances of critically acclaimed artists, welcomed more than 11,000 patrons, and received critical praise from local and national media. The series has presented established artists and rising stars with several ensembles going on to receive national acclaim. Now an established part of the regional cultural landscape, the Museum’s elevated parking deck has become known for elegant tailgates and world-class music each summer.
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Tickets go on sale April 14 (for museum members) and April 21 (general public).
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