LACA News:
The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) is thrilled to welcome the Isidore String Quartet to the Duane Smith Auditorium at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition, the New York City-based ensemble is recognized as one of the most gifted young quartets performing today. Violinist Phoenix Avalon is originally from Santa Fe and performs alongside Adrian Steele (violin), Devin Moore (viola), and Joshua McClendon (cello).
Formed in 2019 at the Juilliard School, the quartet has quickly ascended to the world’s major stages with a vision to “revisit, rediscover, and reinvigorate” the classical repertory.
A Program of Rediscovery: “Brahms, the Admirer”
The afternoon’s program, titled "Brahms, the Admirer," offers a fascinating exploration of musical influence and spiritual connection. The concert opens with a unique set of Choral Arrangements for String Quartet, arranged by the ensemble’s violist Devin Moore. This sequence weaves together ancient chants with works by J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms, creating a seamless dialogue across centuries.
The program also features:
- Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 18, No. 6.
- Johannes Brahms: String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67.
Enhance Your Experience: Lecture and Dinner
To provide deeper insight into the repertoire, Brent Stevens will present a free pre-concert lecture at the venue starting at 2:00 p.m. This presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Los Alamos Arts Council.
Following the performance, fans have the rare opportunity to join the quartet for “Dinner with the Artists”. This post-concert event will be held at Beef & Leaf Cafe. Dinner tickets are $70 and offer a chance to engage with these rising stars in an intimate setting.
Ticket Information
Concert tickets are available in advance at www.losalamosconcert.org via Tix ($40 plus $3 online service fee) or at the Box Office on the day of the concert ($40). In keeping with LACA’s mission to connect with the next generation of listeners, concert tickets for youth ages 6-18 are free. Music educators in Northern New Mexico may also register for free tickets through the LACA website.
About the Los Alamos Concert Association
LACA is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization dedicated to bringing world-class artists to Northern New Mexico. Now in its 79th season, LACA continues its tradition of excellence in programming and community engagement.