Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

Parnassus Avenue is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2012 in San Francisco, California. The ensemble is made up of six musicians who are all highly skilled in their respective instruments. The members of the ensemble are violinists Roy Malan and Carla Moore, violist Paul Yarbrough, cellist Adaiha MacAdam-Somer, flutist Maria Tamburrino, and pianist Miles Graber. The founding of Parnassus Avenue was the result of a desire to create a chamber music ensemble that would focus on performing lesser-known works from the classical music repertoire. The ensemble's name was inspired by the street in San Francisco where the members first met to discuss their vision for the group. Since its founding, Parnassus Avenue has performed extensively throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The ensemble has been praised for its technical precision and musicality, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances. One of the highlights of Parnassus Avenue's career was its performance at the 2014 San Francisco International Arts Festival. The ensemble performed a program of works by lesser-known composers, including the American composer Amy Beach and the French composer Louise Farrenc. The performance was well-received by both audiences and critics, and helped to establish Parnassus Avenue as a leading chamber music ensemble in the Bay Area. In addition to its performances, Parnassus Avenue is also committed to education and outreach. The ensemble regularly performs in schools and community centers, and has developed a program that introduces young people to classical music through interactive performances and workshops. Parnassus Avenue has also collaborated with other musicians and ensembles, including the San Francisco Symphony and the San Francisco Opera. In 2016, the ensemble collaborated with the San Francisco Symphony on a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and helped to further establish Parnassus Avenue as a leading chamber music ensemble in the Bay Area. In addition to its collaborations, Parnassus Avenue has also been recognized for its recordings. The ensemble's debut album, "Forgotten Gems," was released in 2015 and features works by lesser-known composers from the classical music repertoire. The album was praised for its technical precision and musicality, and helped to further establish Parnassus Avenue as a leading chamber music ensemble. Overall, Parnassus Avenue is a highly skilled and dedicated chamber music ensemble that is committed to performing lesser-known works from the classical music repertoire. The ensemble's technical precision and musicality have earned it numerous awards and accolades, and its commitment to education and outreach has helped to introduce classical music to new audiences. With its continued dedication to excellence, Parnassus Avenue is sure to remain a leading chamber music ensemble for years to come.

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