Afternoon Interludes:Classics and Culture with the Tetra String Quartet
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 2:15 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members
Event Details
Enjoy moving classical and classically rooted music during Afternoon Interludes, a series of pop-up performances at MIM on select Friday afternoons from September through December. Explore the history and enduring impact of classical music even further with a visit to MIM’s United States / Canada Gallery and Europe Gallery.
Performances take place in central El Río. Seating is limited; first come, first served.
All performances begin at 2:15 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. Programming is subject to change.
Classics and Culture
Spencer Ekenes (violin), Heidi Wright (violin), Rose Wodarcyk (viola), and Alex Duke (cello) from the Tetra String Quartet
Repertoire:
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Allegro from Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525 (Eine kleine Nachtmusik)
- Ernesto Lecuona, Malagueña from Andalucia (arr. Douglas R. Morrison)
- Natalia Lafourcade, “Pajarito Colibrí” (arr. Spencer Ekenes)
- Franz Joseph Haydn, Presto from String Quartet in C Major, op. 33 no. 3 (“The Bird”)
- Laufey, “Valentine” (arr. Sam Smith)
- Dolly Parton, “9 to 5” (arr. Alison Gillies)
About the Artists
The Tetra String Quartet is redefining the role of chamber music in today’s society. With relevance and versatility at the forefront of its mission, the quartet performs with the goal of connecting with all audiences. As educators and performers, the quartet has toured throughout the United States, Europe, and South America. Formed in 2010, the quartet chose the name “Tetra”, from the prefix meaning four, imagining the power of four individuals uniting in the spirit of change, creativity, and collaboration. Invested in their home state of Arizona, the quartet became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to create more opportunities linking performance with public service. Their strong local presence engages audiences from every corner of the community and reflects their belief that access to the arts is an essential human right.
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