Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents the Rasa String Quartet
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The Rasa String Quartet explores the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. Formed in 2019, the Boston-based ensemble brings together violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi, and cellist Mina Kim, who are graduates of the New England Conservatory, the Shepherd School of Music, and Yale University.
They’ve earned top prizes at competitions including those of Chamber Music in Yellow Springs and the Associazione Europea di Musica e Comunicazione (Italy), and have performed at events like the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, the Celebrity Series of Boston, Rockport Music, and Newport Classical. Collaborators include renowned artists like Maeve Gilchrist, Liz Carroll, and Judy Collins.
Through performances, residencies, and collaborations across the country, Rasa delivers fresh, engaging programs that blend classical elegance with folk charm, celebrate global musical roots, and highlight underrepresented composers.