The Fox Lane High School Brahms String Quartet, made up of Emma Chang (violin I), Liliana Kimble (violin II), Meghana Uday (viola) and Samuel Liu (cello), has been selected for the Chamber Music Society’s 41st annual “Young Musicians Concert” series regional concert. This performance is a semifinal round that provides students with the opportunity to be chosen to play at the final concert at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
“Being selected as a performer at the annual ‘Young Musicians Concert’ at Lincoln Center is prestigious,” said Janine Bergamini, Fox Lane’s director of orchestras. “The panel of judges encompasses world-class musicians, making the process of selection highly competitive. These students are exceptional in talent, maturity, and commitment and are highly deserving of this honor.”
Kimble, a junior at FLHS who has been playing the violin for eight years, appreciates the experience of playing in small ensembles like this one.
“I enjoy playing in ensembles because everyone’s part is essential, and playing in a small group forces you to become more confident in your playing,” she said. “It also helps with leadership and listening skills.”
Uday, also a junior, said that being a musician has changed the way she thinks about creativity.
“Learning to interpret music has taught me how to think outside the box and express ideas in unique ways,” she said. “Excelling in music requires more than just technical skills; it’s about finding ways to bring emotion and meaning to each piece, which has helped me approach problems creatively in other areas of life. It’s also made me realize that there are many different ways to solve a problem or convey a message, both in music and beyond.”