We open our season with this renouned eclectic ensemble. Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, gypsy pyrotechniques – this is Quartetto Gelato. Where music meets theatre and audiences are taken on an unforgettable musical journey! For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic anecdotes. Classical in training – eclectic by design – Quartetto Gelato (QG) not only thrills its audiences with its multi-instrument mastery, but also offers the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. With a performance repertoire that travels the globe including classical masterworks, operatic arias, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and folk songs, the group's theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establishes an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide.
Quartetto Gelato is regularly heard on CBC, Classical 96.3 FM, NPR, PRI, and NUR networks. Their Concert in Wine Country DVD is seen regularly on PBS. Their seven CDs have sold over 150,000 units to date and they have been featured on the Hollywood soundtrack “Only You.” To quote the panel of critics at NPR, QG is “an amazing ensemble that achieves the nearly impossible: they play salon music with real style and classical music with real precision; Great chops and a commitment in all that they play.” We invite you to experience this musical feast of sight and sound! Welcome to the music of today’s “Renaissance Listener”!