The Ulysses Quartet has been praised for their “textural versatility,” “grave beauty” and “the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve” (The Strad), as well as their “avid enthusiasm … [with] chops to back up their passion” (San Diego Story), “delivered with a blend of exuberance and polished artistry” (The Buffalo News). Treetops CMS artistic director, “Mr. Espina Ruiz is a phenomenal clarinetist, a subtle and discreet virtuoso whose dynamic control matched that of the string quartet.” (CVNC)

Program: 

• TRADITIONAL (arr. Danish String Quartet) Folk Songs
• SETH GROSSHANDLER Clarinet Quintet (World Premiere)
• FANNY MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL: String Quartet in E-flat Major
• SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Quintet in F-sharp Minor for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 10