MUSICIANS

The Artisan Chamber Players String Quartet

The Artisan Chamber Players String Quartet, Patrice Calixte and Mariama Alcântara violin, Bruce Williams viola, and Douglas Harvey cello, is comprised of principal players from the Austin Symphony Orchestra and has become a fixture around central Texas and beyond. In addition to many past appearances at Mozart Festival Texas in San Antonio and the Victoria Bach Festival, the Artisans enjoy Quartet-in-Residence status at the Texas Bach Festival in Georgetown, Classical Sound Inc. in Round Rock, the Mason Chamber Music Festival, and the Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival. MidAmerica Productions, Inc. invited the Artisan String Quartet to make its Carnegie Hall debut performing on the Carnegie Hall Weil Recital Hall Chamber Music Series on March 22, 2012. The concert in New York was commemorated by the Texas House of Representatives on March 13, 2013, with HR 703 read into the Texas Congressional Record with the Artisans present. Please visit the ASQ website at www.artisanstringquartet.com or “like” us on Facebook.

Patrice Calixte & Mariama Alcântara, violins Bruce Williams, viola Douglas Harvey, cello

The Artisan Chamber Players String Ensemble

Left to right: Back row: Andres Carrero, Alexander Smith, Bruce Williams, Austin Haller, Douglas Harvey, Jonathan Rouse Middle row: Daniella Láncara Espinosa, Mariama Alcântara, Amy Harris Front: Patrice Calixte

The Artisan Chamber Players Brass Quintet

The Artisan Chamber Players Brass Quintet brings the vibrant and powerful sound of brass to audiences throughout Central Texas. The ensemble is comprised of members of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Kyle Koronka & Gerry Mata on trumpet, Alex Moore on French horn, Tyler Vahldick on trombone, and Steve Curtis on tuba. The quintet performs annually at the Long Center’s Hartman Concerts in the Park, and regularly performs around town at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, Austin’s Central Library, the State Capitol building, and numerous schools and community venues across the region. With a diverse repertoire spanning classical masterpieces, familiar favorites, and popular music, the quintet offers engaging performances for audiences of all ages. Through concerts and educational outreach programs, the group continues to share the excitement of live brass music with the Central Texas community.