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Samford String Quartet

Samford String Quartet

Join us for a live performance by the Samford String Quartet

Samford Quartet

Caroline Nordlund, violin

Lucy Dulguerov, violin

René Reder, viola

Samuel Nordlund, cello

Since its inception in 2011, the Samford String Quartet has enjoyed playing concerts throughout the United States, England, France, and the Dominican Republic. The quartet was launched through a generous endowment from Drs. Wilton and Victoria Bunch, a couple who loves music and Samford University. The ensemble received critical acclaim from its premiere concert. The Birmingham News extoled its “finely blended sound” and “rhythmic energy.” They added, “This quartet is on a fast track to putting Samford and Birmingham on the chamber music map.” In 2016, the quartet performed at Carnegie Hall and published their first recording entitled Sacred Music for String Quartet. In addition to performing standard quartet literature, the Samford Quartet is also interested in playing very new music, Appalachian music, and sacred music. In 2020, the quartet was a finalist in the Arlin G. Myer Prize in Music Performance sponsored by the Lilly Fellows Program. The Samford Quartet also has taken the initiative to play for thousands of students in their schools across the United States. The players interact with the students through performances, teaching and masterclasses.

Previously comprised of two married couples, the Samford Quartet welcomed new members Lucy Dulguerov and René Reder in 2024 after Jeff and Angie Flaniken’s retirement. All members have previously held positions in major symphony orchestras, performed and taught at many music festivals, and performed as recitalists. As professors at Samford, they work closely with students in applied lessons, chamber music, orchestral studies, and pedagogy. Samford University, founded in 1841, is a private university located in Birmingham, Alabama. More can be found at: samford.edu/arts/music/string-quartet.

This concert is free and open to all ages. Light refreshments served. Doors will open 30 minutes before the concert begins. Seating is first come, first served. Registration is to help us plan, but is not required. Register to receive a reminder email before the concert. 

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