The James Library & Center for the Arts Presents Weekend Classics: The Boston Cello Quartet

The James Library & Center for the Arts, Norwell’s historic community arts center and lending library, Weekend Classics: The Boston Cello Quartet in concert on Sunday, October 25, 3 pm at 24 West Street, Norwell. The performance is sponsored by Read McCarty and Eileen Gay, Caroline and Ross Nowak, Michael and Kathleen Vitale, Scott and Kim Waugh and Charlie and Jane Johnson.

The Boston Cello Quartet, founded by acclaimed Boston Symphony Orchestra cellists Blaise Déjardin, Adam Esbensen, Mihail Jojatu and Alexandre Lecarme, embark on the pleasantly storied tradition of the musical travelogue with a jaunt through Spain and a hop to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking New World with an exceptional program, which includes a world premiere written for the Quartet by the Venezuela-born composer Paul Desenne.

With the wish to explore the limitless possibilities of the instrument they love, the cello, The Boston Cello Quartet performs a wide repertoire ranging from classical music to jazz, tango, contemporary works and even comic medleys. Some pieces are written originally for cello quartet, and others are arrangements written by cellists mostly over the last century. Cellist Dejardin adds new arrangements that he has written to the repertoire frequently.

This is the first time in the history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra that such a cello ensemble is formed. The group has enjoyed considerable success and their debut concert at Tanglewood in July 2010 was described by The Berkshire Eagle as “The best Prelude Concert at Ozawa Hall since the hall was built”.

Tickets for Weekend Classics: The Boston Cello Quartet are $25 adults, $20 seniors and $10 for students. For more information or to order tickets, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the James Library & Center for the Arts

Since 1874, The James Library has served the South Shore community as a warm gathering place. Housed in a landmark Victorian in historical Norwell Center, The James is dedicated to serving the community by providing high-quality programs, resources and materials through a concert hall, art gallery and the operation of a free lending library. As an independent, non-profit arts center we foster a mission for the creation, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts for residents of all ages on the South Shore, while preserving the historic character of our home. The James Library is located at 24 West Street, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 pm and on Saturday from 10 to 1 pm. The library is closed on Saturdays during July and August. For more information, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow us on Facebook.