Quartetto Gelato, some classical fun!

You know you're in for some fun and whimsy when a quartet names itself after the Italian dessert. Quartetto Gelato, however, is not Italian, and neither are they amateurs. They're classicaly-trained muscians, and they play classical music, with strong elements of spontaniety and improvisations. The quartet (two violins, one cello, one accordian) is actually Canadian and their music covers Baroque to classical tango (Astor Piazzolla) to Neopolitan songs. One of their violinists is also a capable tenor, and his voice adds another dimension to their music.

They've got a new album out, and the site to check it out is fun, fun fun! The album's music is inspired by the stops the Orient Express made when it first ran through Europe. So they play the music of Turkish, French and English composers.

The cool thing is that they're headed to Singapore to perform at the Esplanade next March. The not-so-cool thing: I won't be in Singapore to attend! Yet another performance I'll have to miss.

Posted by Monoceros at February 26, 2004 11:02 AM