Our newest client, the Bohemian Quartet, is a four-piece string band comprised of a violin, viola, cello and bass. The Quartet was founded by virtuoso violinist, violist and active conductor and arranger, Stan Renard, in 2005. Nancy Richardson, violist, has enjoyed a career in both performance and music education. Christine Harrington is a cellist and orchestra director in the Cranston, RI, public schools. John DeBossu is one of the most respected upright bass players in the Rhode Island area and has been performing on various stages all over New England.
The quartet is based in Providence, Rhode Island. The name Bohemian Quartet was borrowed from the original Bohemian Quartet; also known as the Czech Quartet after 1918. The original Bohemian Quartet was founded in 1891 and disbanded in 1934. The new Bohemian Quartet performs a vast and unique repertoire revolving around traditional Gypsy or Romany music as well as traditional Eastern-European folk music. The music has been collected via recordings, transcription, and interviews, and arranged by Stan. The quartet was featured on the One World Show produced by Robert Malin; receiving an award for Best Music Documentary-2007 in Rhode Island. The Bohemian Quartet’s recently released CD, Beyond Tradition, was placed on the 2010 ballot for three nominations by The Grammy Association. The mission of the Quartet is to create an awareness of, and love for, Romany music.

Upcoming shows:

Saturday, April 2, 2011
2:00pm
Smith Arts Center-Ryan Recital Hall
Providence College
Providence, RI
www.providence.edu
Admission: FREE
Sponsored, in part, by RISCA

Sunday, April 17, 2011
2:00pm
The Towers
35 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-782-2597
www.thetowersri.com
Admission: FREE
Sponsored, in part, by RISCA

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