The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra are collaboratively presenting the Lotus Chamber Music Collective String Quartet in a two-concert residency on Fridays, Sept. 11 and 25, at 6:30 p.m. (rain dates Sept. 12 and 26). Both concerts will be held outdoors on The Aldrich”™s grounds in Ridgefield.
The quartet, composed of Tiffany Weiss, violin; Emily Frederick, violin; Brianne Lugo, viola; and Sasha Ono, cello, is an ensemble of the Lotus Chamber Music Collective that strives to strengthen communities through highly accessible music and social experiences “that reflect the hopes, dreams and concerns of community members, while also highlighting the diversity in the world.”
The performance on Sept. 11 considers the concept of freedom, featuring music by American composers and composers who influenced American music. The concert on Sept. 25 delves into ways we navigate physical and mental spaces through the lens of our identities.
The concerts are offered by registration only and space is limited to 50 attendees. Visit aldrichart.org to register. Tickets are $20 for the individual concerts or $30 if registering for both performances. Performances will be offered outdoors and will follow Covid-19 protocols, including the wearing of masks and social distancing.