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July 28, 2025 | Latest Issue
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Musicians from Marlboro come to the Hop tonight

For 34 years, Musicians from Marlboro have been bringing audiences across North America a unique taste of chamber music. An extension of the renowned Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, the Musicians from Marlboro touring program includes some of the country's most gifted young musicians.

These exceptional artists are known for their fresh talent and varied instrumentation. The group's trademark passionate performances have been described by the Washington Post as "a virtual guarantee of musical excellence."

The Marlboro players exude a refreshing sense of discovery. Their music appeals to a wide range of listeners, by including a broad sampling of works.

The group that will perform in Spaulding auditorium tonight night includes rising star Scott St. John on the violin as well as Soovin Kim and Baird Dodge, son of Charles Dodge, a visiting professor with the music faculty at Dartmouth. The artists will play Mozart's "Horn Quintet," Bartok's "String Quartet No. 2" and Mendelsohn's "String Quintet in A Major."

The Festival attracts both seasoned artists and young hopefuls to the tiny town of Marlboro. For two months of the summer, the musicians exchange ideas and experiment with the vast repertoire of chamber music.

This community of dedicated players fills the Vermont woods with joyous sounds. Pablo Casals, a prominent figure at the Festival for many years, said, "I came expecting a school and found instead a temple of music."

The informal, intimate setting fosters an imaginative spirit, far removed from the stress of professional concert life. The Musicians from Marlboro carry this innovative energy as they tour during the year.

The Musicians from Marlboro have gained a reputation for giving lively concerts of rarely-heard works. The touring program has introduced many of today's leading solo and chamber music artists to American audiences.

The program's success enables scores of outstanding musicians to launch their careers. While many names on the tour are still unfamiliar, the ensemble's commitment for excellence is undeniably noteworthy.

The sextet coming to the Hopkins Center may include some of the major chamber music stars of tomorrow.

The Musicians from Marlboro provide an opportunity to hear enthusiastic performers play stimulating music.

In addition, immediately following tonight's performance, there will be a spotlight discussion with Scott St. John in Spaulding Auditorium.

The discussion should allow for ample interaction and provide insight into the musicians' lives and motivations.