Eight Strings & a Whistle translates into innovative programming, stirring music and some of the most memorable performances you’ll hear. Our repertoire features the unique combination of flute, viola and cello and draws from a wide range of sources –– there are works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods, as well as pieces composed expressly for us. Our goal for every program is to create a whole that is intriguing, exciting and engaging. We invite you to explore this site, listen to our sound clips, watch our videos, read about our composers and learn more about us. Read more »
Please join us at the beautiful Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater studios for our second annual benefit! Come and enjoy some delicious small bites, champagne, a fabulous view and a short preview of our upcoming season.
Seating is limited. We recommend that you reserve your tickets now.
$50/person
for an additional donation of $25 or more you will receive a free copy of our new CD, due for release in late 2015 plus an invitation to the release party!
We are so excited to be welcoming Scott Brickman as our latest Featured Composer. We're going to be performing and recording a lot of his music in the coming season. Check out Suzann'e interview with Scott to learn more about that. Make plans to come meet him at our concert at the Tenri Cultural Institute on November 21!
We're looking forward to presenting the world premiere of Peri Mauer’sThought’s Torsion, a work inspired by the energy generated from the twisting and spiraling of human thoughts and emotions. We're also excited to be performing Martin Rokeach’sGoing Up? and Scott Brickman’sFrench Suite, both composed for Eight Strings & a Whistle.
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We'll be participating in the Queens New Music Festival on May 17! Read all about it in the New York TImes.
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