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The program also features Jorge Amado Molina’s vivid Tríptico cubano and Toru Takemitsu’s haunting Autumn Leaves, music born of both memory and transformation.
The concert culminates with Beethoven’s profound String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132, written after his recovery from a near-fatal illness. Its central movement, the “Holy Song of Thanksgiving,” embodies both fragility and renewal, offering a moving testament to resilience and hope. Taken together, these works remind us that music not only survives against all odds — it transcends struggle to illuminate what is most deeply human. 
The concert will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 White St., Red Bank, Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.
ABOUT THE CATALYST QUARTET
Praised by The New York Times for their “invariably energetic and finely burnished” performances, the Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet — Karla Donehew Perez (violin), Abi Fayette (violin), Paul Laraia (viola), and Karlos Rodriguez (cello) — has captivated audiences worldwide since its founding by the Sphinx Organization in 2010.
Known for their “perfect ensemble unity” and “unequaled class of execution” (Lincoln Journal Star), the ensemble has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center, and collaborated with artists such as Anthony McGill, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Joshua Bell. Dedicated to expanding and reimagining the classical music canon, the Catalyst Quartet is widely acclaimed for its groundbreaking Uncovered project, which brings long-overlooked works by composers of color to the forefront alongside classical masterworks.
ABOUT RED BANK CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
The Red Bank Chamber Music Society (RBCMS) is a non-profit organization presenting chamber music concerts for the benefit of the community. We sponsor concerts of the highest professional level, at no cost to members. We encourage people of all ages, especially students and parents with children to discover and enjoy this most delightful of musical experiences. RBCMS is a membership organization, and all activities are funded entirely by donations from our members.
For additional information, visit them online. 
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