The “harmonious phenomenon” known as Cellofourte kicks off Cultural Series season at Messiah College
August 22nd, 2008
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GRANTHAM, Pa. (Aug. 22, 2008) — The hip cello quartet Cellofourte will open Messiah College’s 2008-09 Cultural Series season by masterfully melding diverse music styles in a way that is sure to please both heavy metal groupies and classic music buffs. Cellofourte will perform their multi-faceted set on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium in the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center on the college’s Grantham campus. Tickets are $23 and can be purchased at www.messiah.edu/tickets or by calling (717) 691-6036.
About Cellofourte
Comprised of four classically trained cellists, Cellofourte was formed in the spring of 2004 in Pittsburgh by Tate Olsen who was pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University at the time. He is now joined by cellists Ben Munoz, Nicole Myers and Simon Cummings.
Cellofourte recently performed as featured soloists with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra in June. They have released one CD: “Unsung.”
About the Cultural Series
The 2008-09 season is a Celebration of Strings. On Oct. 24, Turtle Island Quartet, known for classical crossovers, and the Brazilian Assad Duo collaborate for an unforgettable performance. On Dec. 12, world-class fiddler April Verch will take the stage with her captivating talents as fiddler, dancer and singer. Then, on Feb. 16, Quartet San Francisco will entertain with a repertoire of jazz, tango, pop, funk, blues, bluegrass, gypsy swing and big band. Finally, the season concludes with newcomers, the Georgia Guitar Quartet on March 13.
Patrons wishing to purchase $100 season subscriptions may do so by calling the Messiah College ticket office at (717) 691-6036. Individual event tickets cost $23 each.
About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 60 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.