Special Summer Concert Added to Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series! Ruysdael Quartet from Holland will perform on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 7pm

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 7pm the world-renowned Ruysdael Quartet will present what promises to be an exceptional concert for the Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series.

Artistic Director, Dr. Robert Cassidy, says: “We are so thrilled to offer this special summer presentation for our audience! The timing was perfect as the Ruysdael Quartet will be on a rare West Coast tour of the United States. Please save the date in your calendar!”

The Ruysdael Quartet started their journey winning prizes at the Charles Hennen and
Bordeaux competitions, and the prestigious Dutch Kersjesprijs. They perform on all Dutch
stages and tour abroad. Recent highlights include the honor of accompanying their
majesties the King and Queen of the Netherlands on their State visit to France, a Wigmore
Hall debut, a Boulez Zaal debut in Berlin, and tours of Japan and Turkey. The Ruysdael
Quartet’s repertoire spans from Purcell to contemporary works and includes many
commissions; the latest by Jörg Widmann. To celebrate the Quartet’s 25th anniversary 25
Dutch composers wrote miniatures for the quartet. Five of these will be featured on July
31st along with Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 95 in F minor and the Brahms Quintet for
Piano and Strings in F minor, Op. 34 with pianist and SYVCS Artistic Director, Dr. Robert Cassidy.

St. Mark’s in-the-Valley provides an intimate concert experience with seating for just over 100.

St. Mark’s is pleased to offer the SYV Concert Series as a community arts enrichment program. All are invited to come and enjoy these concerts, and students are always FREE. Tickets available now at: Ticket Order (ejoinme.org)

Stay tuned for exciting news about the 2024-2025 Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series season!
About St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church: Formed in 1926 and serving the Santa Ynez Valley at its present location in downtown Los Olivos since 1979, St. Mark’s practices a spacious Christianity and welcomes people of all faiths or none. St. Mark’s is a no-fee community center for non-profit groups and community meetings, an arts venue for musical and cultural events, a welcome center for residents and area visitors, and home to a vibrant, inclusive faith community. St. Mark’s top-flight, non-sectarian professional preschool serves Santa Ynez Valley families with quality early childhood education. The County-permitted SYV Community Kitchen at St. Mark’s serves as a regional food hub. St. Mark’s is also grateful to be home to the area’s Jewish community and a local Zen sangha (part of Santa Barbara Zen Center). Open doors, restrooms, free Wi-Fi, a shady courtyard, gardens, a labyrinth, and water for pets are available for visitors and area residents all day, every day. For more information, please visit www.SMITV.org.