Event

An Evening Exploration of the Group Dynamics of String Quartets

A Rehearsal by the Daedalus Quartet & a Discussion Led by Dana Kaminstein, Ph.D.

March 19, 2025 (Wednesday) — 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Fisher Bennett Hall, Room 419 - Rose Recital Hall
3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 

Registration is required; please register here

The Daedalus Quartet, a premier string quartet in residence at the University of Pennsylvania since 2006, has generously offered to be part of an open rehearsal with the express purpose of helping others understand the group dynamics that inform their practice and performance. Although much has been written and discovered about the dynamics of groups, musical groups, especially quartets that work together so intensively, are rarely examined.  This evening will give us a window into the verbal and nonverbal group dynamics that influence the quartet’s life and the music that they make together.  After a time of rehearsal by the Daedalus Quartet, Dr. Kaminstein will engage the quartet in a discussion about the group dynamics that surfaced during the rehearsal.  Near the end of the evening questions from the audience will be entertained. This is a rare opportunity to see how an acclaimed quartet works as a group and what all of us can learn from their interactions.  

ABOUT DAEDALUS QUARTET

The Daedalus Quartet has performed to much acclaim throughout the United States and Canada, as well as across Europe. For nearly 20 years, they have served as an ensemble in residence with the Music Department at Penn. During this time, they have premiered new compositions, brought a fresh perspective to performances of standard repertoire, and explored interdisciplinary settings for some of the greatest string quartet literature ever written. For more information about the group, please visit their website: daedalusquartet.com.

ABOUT DANA KAMINSTEIN

Dana Kaminstein, Ph.D. – An Affiliated Faculty Member of the Organizational Dynamics Program, Liberal & Professional Studies, School of Arts and Sciences for twenty-seven years.  He has worked with, studied and written about groups for over fifty years.     

Event Sponsored by Organizational Dynamics and Penn Music