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Emissary Quartet

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The Emissary Quartet, a flute quartet, releases its debut CD!The Emissary Quartet, a flute quartet formed in 2009, presents its debut album! This ambitious program explores movement, change, and momentum through contemporary works for flute quartet. The album is structured around the traditional Japanese aesthetic concept of Jo-Ha-Ky, depicting a flow that moves from a gentle beginning toward a rapid climax. Beginning with the silence in Herman Beeftinks *Frequency* and culminating in the overwhelming energy of Jennifer Higdons *SteeleyPause*, the entire album unfolds in a single, meticulously designed arc. Delicate, lyrical melodies, tension-filled rhythms, and percussive playing techniques come together to imbue the entire work with a powerful, forward-moving energy.Formed in 2009, the Emissary Quartet has earned high acclaim as a leading ensemble in the field of flute quartets through it