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Jupiter String Quartet with Jon Nakamatsu

The Jupiter String Quartet brings over 20 years of intimate collaboration to the stage. Known for their warmth, insight, and adventurous spirit, they bridge classical and contemporary works with clarity and heart, illuminating connections between pieces with each thoughtfully crafted program.

Joining the Quartet for this special performance is acclaimed American pianist Jon Nakamatsu. Since winning the Gold Medal at the 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Nakamatsu has built a distinguished international career marked by elegance, intensity, and versatility. A frequent soloist with leading orchestras and collaborator with top chamber ensembles, he is praised for his dynamic artistry across repertoire ranging from Gershwin to Schumann. Together, Nakamatsu and the Jupiter String Quartet offer an unforgettable program that celebrates the power of musical sensibility and eep commitment to expressive storytelling through sound.

Season-long Sponsors

  • A. Mark Neuman
  • Anonymous
  • Phyllis Robeson & Family

Patron Sponsor

  • Jayne & Richard Burkhardt Jr.
  • Beverly & Michael Friese in memory of Lois & Louis Kent
  • Anne Mischakoff Heiles
  • Patricia Plaut & Kenneth Suslick

Patron Co-Sponsors

  • Melanie Loots & George Gollin

Event Details

Foellinger Great Hall
Fr Sep 26, 2025 - 7:30pm CT
Advocate 60 / Standard 25 / SC 20 / STU 15 / UI & YTH 10