Central West Quartet will feature a program that blends their love of film scores and classical chamber repertoire. The quartet will perform selections from Studio Ghibli films, bringing the expressive and nostalgic melodies of Japanese animation to the string quartet setting. The program also includes the beautiful Andante Cantabile from Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No. 1, known for its lyrical and emotional melody, and the powerful fourth movement of Grieg’s String Quartet No. 1, which showcases dramatic energy and virtuosic ensemble playing.
Central West Quartet is a chamber ensemble formed at Central Washington University by four musicians who share both a love for music and roots on the west side. The quartet includes Lesly Cadena (violin), Jeromy Neese (violin), Tyler Jones (viola), and Gabe Seery (cello). United by their passion for chamber music, the group came together with the goal of developing strong musicianship and creating meaningful musical experiences. Central West Quartet hopes to continue performing together for many years while deepening their artistry as an ensemble. As aspiring educators, the members also hope to one day share their love for music with younger generations and inspire future musicians.