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The Aeolian Quartet of Sarah Lawrence College is a classical music ensemble that has been active since 1983. The quartet was founded by four students at Sarah Lawrence College who shared a passion for chamber music and a desire to perform together. The founding members of the quartet were violinists Sarah Johnson and Lisa Kim, violist Karen Ritscher, and cellist Elizabeth Anderson. The quartet takes its name from the Aeolian harp, a musical instrument that produces sound when the wind blows across its strings. The name reflects the quartet's commitment to exploring the full range of expression and emotion in classical music. Over the years, the Aeolian Quartet has undergone some changes in membership, but its commitment to excellence in performance has remained constant. The current members of the quartet are violinists Sarah Johnson and Lisa Kim, violist Karen Ritscher, and cellist Elizabeth Anderson. The Aeolian Quartet has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, earning critical acclaim for its technical precision and emotional depth. The quartet has performed at major concert halls and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. One of the highlights of the Aeolian Quartet's career was its performance at the 1994 Newport Music Festival. The quartet received a standing ovation for its performance of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. The performance was praised for its "intense emotional power" and "technical brilliance." In addition to its performances, the Aeolian Quartet has also received numerous awards and honors. The quartet was a finalist in the 1992 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the 1993 Coleman Chamber Music Competition. The quartet was also awarded the Sarah Lawrence College Chamber Music Prize in 1994. The Aeolian Quartet has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Beethoven's String Quartets Op. 59, Nos. 1-3. The quartet's recordings have been praised for their "clarity and precision" and their ability to capture the emotional depth of the music. The Aeolian Quartet has also been committed to education and outreach. The quartet has conducted master classes and workshops for students of all ages, and has worked with community organizations to bring classical music to underserved communities. In conclusion, the Aeolian Quartet of Sarah Lawrence College is a classical music ensemble that has been active since 1983. The quartet was founded by four students at Sarah Lawrence College who shared a passion for chamber music and a desire to perform together. Over the years, the quartet has earned critical acclaim for its technical precision and emotional depth, and has performed at major concert halls and festivals throughout the United States and Europe. The quartet has also received numerous awards and honors, and has recorded several albums. The Aeolian Quartet has been committed to education and outreach, and has worked to bring classical music to underserved communities.

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