University of Calgary

New Recording

Far Behind I left My CountryThe quartet

NOMINATED FOR THE 2008 CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS – INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Klezmer and East European Folk Music

Arranged and Composed by Edmond Agopian

The UCalgary String Quartet

  • Edmond Agopian, first violin
  • Adriana Lebedovich, second violin
  • Dean O'Brien, viola
  • Beth Root Sandvoss, cello

Album cover

Distributor: Albany Music Distribution

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“...lively, vibrant music…a very attractive compilation disc.” The Calgary Herald

“ Their interpretation of the Beethoven and Mendelsson was exhilarating, vibrant and full of energy. But above all, what left me amazed were the klezmer and folk music arrangements; such exciting music…”
Henrique Silveira–Radiodifusao Portuguesa (National Radio of Portugal)

“ They balance, blend and interweave perfectly whether playing Mozart or Shostakovich…Each instrument took turns in the spotlight with breathtaking perfection…” The Kelowna Daily Courier