Lux String Quartet: An Evening of Show Tunes, Movies, Pop and Classical
Nov 19 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A Delightful Evening of Classical, Pop, Show Tunes and more
Described by audiences as “lyrical and exhilarating,” Lux will bring to life music from the 1960s to today, in a fun set showcasing how the string quartet shines in any musical genre. Long before Bridgerton, string quartets were playing arrangements of pop and rock music; Lux will dive into those arrangements, hits by Simon and Garfunkle to Taylor Swift. Alongside pop will be highlights from Broadway shows such as Phantom of the Opera, and hits from the big blockbuster soundtracks including John Williams’ Harry Potter Theme. Lux rounds out the concert with exciting, surprising, beautiful and rhythmic classical music from the last 60 years – works by South American masters Piazzolla and Villa-Lobos, new up and coming stars of the last decade such as Gabriella Smith, and arrangements of Scandinavian folk tunes. Join us in an evening celebrating all of our favorite music, and the vibrancy and kinetic energy of the string quartet sound!
Stephanie Skor and Ellen Hacker: Violins
Kirsti Petraborg: Viola
Rosa Thompson-Vieira: Cello
Founded in 2013, Lux String Quartet is sought after for its adventurous 20th and 21st century programming and its exhilarating and beautiful performances. Lux performs in several concert series including the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert Series, the Waverly Chamber Music Series, the Lakes Chamber Music Society, Music Among Friends Series at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, and the Music @ Lynnhurst in Minneapolis. Dedicated to music education and instilling a love for art in the next generation, Lux has served as MPR ClassNotes Artist for five seasons and is currently quartet-in-residence at the Colorado Chamber Music Institute. In 2025 Lux entered its first competition, the Charleston International Music Competition, and was awarded First Prize.