Upcoming Events

Rochester Chamber Music Society presents Marinus Ensemble playing German Classics

7:30PM, Saturday, September 9, 2017

The Marinus Ensemble presents Grace Park, Ellen Hwangbo, Joseph Kuipers and Rachel Kuipers Yonan playing German Classics. The program features Mozart’s iconic Piano Quartet No. 1, Schubert’s autumnal Notturno in E-Flat Major and Schumann’s lush Piano Quartet in the same key. This concert is presented by the Rochester Chamber Music Society.

Rochester United Methodist Church
400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902

Smedes Parlor Concert Series presents the Marinus Ensemble playing Harp Reflections

8:00PM, Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Marinus is delighted to bring together harpist Hannah Kuipers, flutist Maron Khoury and violist Rachel Kuipers Yonan for a program of harp music. From the Metropolitan Opera, Santiago Philharmonic and Curtis Institute, these artists promise to delight you with a program of Faure, Piazzolla, and Debussy! This concert is presented by the Smedes Parlor series at the St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, North Carolina.

St. Mary’s School
900 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603

Marinus on Curtis Presents April 15, 2018 at 3PM

Marinus Ensemble with Michael Rusinek (Clarinet ’92)

The ever-changing, ever-engaging Marinus Ensemble is flexible in size and shape to accommodate a broad range of repertoire. Focused on a threefold mission of chamber concerts, audience interaction, and residencies, Marinus counts many Curtis alumni among its members. For this special recital, another Curtis alumnus joins Marinus as a guest: Michael Rusinek, principal clarinet of the Pittsburgh Symphony, noted for his “lavish, supple timbre” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).

Curtis Institute of Music

Field Concert Hall

1726 Locust Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Marinus Ensemble

February 24, 2019

Explore the concept of nationalism in music with the varied program featuring works of Turina, Rota, Chausson and Shostakovich. We will feature renowned artists Francesca dePasquale, Elizabeth Fayette, Rachel Kuipers Yonan, Young-Ah Tak, Sarah Shafer and guest cellist Nina Lee of the Brentano Quartet.

Turina: Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 67
Rota: Il Presepio
Chausson: Chanson Perpetuelle, Op. 37
Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57

PAST PROGRAMS

7:30 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2016

Christ Church Ithan, 536 Conestoga Rd., Villanova, PA 19085

Join the Marinus Ensemble as we kick off our fourth season with a special concert featuring Metropolitan Opera flutist MARON KHOURY, guitarist JEREMY HARTING, and violist RACHEL YONAN. These artists will perform guitar works by the Latin masters. Tour through Spain with de Falla’s Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas and explore Histoire du Tango with Piazzolla’s only work for guitar and flute.

Meet the artists following the concert at the FREE wine and cheese reception!

• Francisco Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
• Isaac Albeniz: Asturias
• Heitor Villa-Lobos: Prelude No. 1
• Manuel de Falla: Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas 
• Astor Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango 
• Francesco Molino: Second Grand Trio Op. 45

4:00 pm, Sunday, October 30, 2016

Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA 19087

Join the Marinus Ensemble for a special family concert featuring Metropolitan Opera flutist MARON KHOURY, guitarist JEREMY HARTING, and violist RACHEL YONAN. These artists will perform guitar works by the Latin masters. Tour through Spain with de Falla’s Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas and explore Histoire du Tango with Piazzolla’s only work for guitar and flute. The program promises to be captivating for audience members of all ages. Come and ignite your love of music!

• Isaac Albeniz: Asturias
• Heitor Villa-Lobos: Prelude No. 1
• Manuel de Falla: Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas 
• Astor Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango 

To register, please visit the Wayne Art Center online.

The Marinus Ensemble presents a variety of concerts, offers outreach programs to schools,  and tailors residencies specifically to your needs.