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A three-concert series presented by the Bowdoin International Music Festival will feature performances by the Ying Quartet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, Feb. 12, and April 29, at Nomad Pizza in Brunswick. The series follows two popular events at Nomad Pizza during last year’s Bowdoin International Music Festival.

“Our continued partnership with Nomad brings together two cherished aspects of Brunswick’s cultural scene: extraordinary music and fantastic food. We are excited to create opportunities for our community to gather throughout the year over our shared love of chamber music in this vibrant downtown space,” said Festival Executive Director Daniel Nitsch.

The Oct. 23 performance features two beloved works in the classical repertoire — Haydn’s “Sunrise” Quartet and Dvořák’s Viola Quintet.

“Festival audiences may be aware of the Ying Quartet’s recent focus on the music of Dvořák, and we are excited to present his viola quintet with our friend and colleague, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt. Milena is known throughout the chamber music world as a founding member of the celebrated Dover String Quartet, and she spent five consecutive summers studying at the Bowdoin Festival. In fact, Milena credits the Festival for kindling her love of playing the viola! As we start the celebration of the 60th season of the Bowdoin International Music Festival, collaborating with Milena is a wonderful way to reflect on the pivotal role the Festival has played in the musical journeys of so many musicians over the decades,” said Festival Artistic Director and Ying Quartet violist Phillip Ying.

The Nomad Series continues in February, when the Yings will be joined by longtime collaborator and world-renowned clarinetist Jon Manasse for Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet. The series concludes in April , and will be followed by the Festival’s 60th anniversary summer season from June 24-Aug. 2, 2024.

The mission of the Bowdoin International Music Festival is to prepare gifted young musicians from around the world for a life in music through study with world-class artists, and to present classical music in concerts throughout Midcoast Maine at the highest artistic standards. Over its 60-year history, the Festival has established itself as a vital force throughout the music world. Visit us at bowdoinfestival.org.

Doors and bar open at 6 p.m. A pizza reception follows at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $89 (or discounted series pass). Tickets include the concert, gourmet pizza, craft beer, and wine. Tickets are available online at bowdoinfestival.org or by calling 207-373-1400. Nomad Pizza is located at 14 Maine St., Brunswick.