The acclaimed New Hollywood String Quartet will conclude the 2024–2025 Restoration Concert Series with a live performance on Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m. Held in the historic Library Community Room at 1115 El Centro St., the concert will feature works by renowned composers Tchaikovsky and Schubert, both celebrated for their captivating melodies.
Presented by the Restoration Concerts Committee of the Friends of the South Pasadena Library, tickets will be available at the door for $25 or online for $26 at friendsofsopaslibrary.org.
Quartet Continues Tradition of Excellence
Formed in 2001 and inspired by the original Hollywood String Quartet, the New Hollywood String Quartet (NHSQ) has earned critical acclaim throughout Southern California. Its members—Tereza Stanislav (violin), Rafael Rishik (violin), Robert Brophy (viola), and Andrew Shulman (cello)—are renowned soloists and chamber musicians with extensive experience in film scoring and orchestral performance.
The NHSQ has performed in numerous prestigious series across the Los Angeles area and was featured on the Grammy-nominated album Passing Through, playing Gernot Wolfgang’s “String Theory.” Their latest recording, The Paper Lined Shack, includes Jeff Beal’s “Things Unseen” for String Quartet.
Spotlight on Individual Musicians
- Tereza Stanislav is known for her expressive and technically masterful playing, having soloed with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and premiered major works.
- Rafael Rishik, a founding member of the NHSQ, is noted for his chamber artistry and his performances with Camerata Pacifica.
- Robert Brophy regularly performs with top orchestras and artists, including the LA Philharmonic and Martha Argerich.
- Andrew Shulman, principal cellist of LACO, was the first British winner of the Piatigorsky Award and is a distinguished educator at USC.
Supporting Music and the Library
The Restoration Concert Series is organized by the Restoration Concerts Committee, a branch of the nonprofit Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library. Its mission is to offer world-class classical music at accessible prices while supporting enhancements and restorations to the Library and its Community Room.
Season tickets for the 2025–2026 series are now available. For more information, email [email protected] or visit friendsofsopaslibrary.org.
