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Musical Art Quintet is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2004 in San Francisco, California. The group is known for its unique blend of classical music with jazz, tango, and world music influences. The ensemble consists of five members, including two violinists, a violist, a cellist, and a pianist. The founding members of Musical Art Quintet were violinist and composer, Sascha Jacobsen, and pianist, Eric Zivian. The two musicians had previously worked together in various musical projects and decided to form a quintet that would explore the intersection of classical and world music. They recruited violinist, Anthony Blea, violist, Chad Kaltinger, and cellist, Lewis Patzner, to complete the ensemble. Since its founding, Musical Art Quintet has performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally. The group has been praised for its innovative approach to classical music and its ability to seamlessly blend different musical genres. The ensemble has also collaborated with a number of renowned musicians, including jazz pianist, Taylor Eigsti, and tango bandoneon player, Seth Asarnow. One of the highlights of Musical Art Quintet's career was their performance at the San Francisco Jazz Festival in 2007. The group was invited to perform as part of the festival's "Classical Meets Jazz" series, which featured classical musicians collaborating with jazz artists. Musical Art Quintet performed a program of original compositions and arrangements that showcased their unique blend of classical and jazz music. The performance was well-received by both classical and jazz audiences and helped to establish the group as a leading ensemble in the Bay Area music scene. In 2010, Musical Art Quintet released their debut album, "Tango Notturno," which featured original compositions and arrangements of tango music. The album was well-received by critics and helped to further establish the group's reputation as an innovative and versatile ensemble. The group has since released several more albums, including "Cinematic," which features original compositions inspired by film music, and "Musical Art Quintet Plays Brubeck," which features arrangements of jazz pianist, Dave Brubeck's, music. Musical Art Quintet has also been recognized for their contributions to the music community. In 2012, the group was awarded the San Francisco Classical Voice "Goldie" award for Best Chamber Music Performance. The award recognized the group's performance of Astor Piazzolla's "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires" at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The group has also been featured on several radio and television programs, including NPR's "Weekend Edition" and KQED's "Spark." In addition to their performances and recordings, Musical Art Quintet is also committed to music education and outreach. The group has conducted workshops and masterclasses for students of all ages and has worked with organizations such as the San Francisco Symphony's "Adventures in Music" program and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Pre-College Division. Musical Art Quintet continues to be a leading ensemble in the Bay Area music scene and beyond. The group's innovative approach to classical music and their ability to blend different musical genres has earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim. With their commitment to music education and outreach, the group is also helping to inspire the next generation of musicians and music lovers.

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