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Event Description:
This November, Beerthoven’s recurring guest quartet Invoke will take you on an exploration into the many meanings of Roots: the origins of the string quartet itself, the roots-music influence present throughout the history of classical music, and Invoke’s own roots in the string quartet genre. Featuring Haydn’s buoyant Op. 20 No. 2, alongside a newly composed response by Invoke, and selected works by W. G. Still, Copland, Ravel, and Florence Price.
“Florence Price was the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra – in 1933.” Thanks to our sponsors, we will be serving warm pastries and cold beer generously provided by Easy Tiger and Lazarus Brewing as well as wine and non-alcoholic beverages–all at no additional cost! Kids are welcome! Tickets for children as well as students through college age are available for $10. Purchase at the door or email daniel@beerthoven.com for advance student tickets.
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant Program.
About Invoke:
Described as “…not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one” (David Srebnik, SiriusXM Classical Producer), Invoke (Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals) strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group.
Photo credit: Marshall Tidrick
Details for Backyard Venue:
These special backyard concerts will take place in zip code 78746 in the Westview on Lake Austin neighborhood. Out of respect for the privacy of our hosts, the exact performance location will be revealed only to ticket purchasers. On-street parking will be free and available near the home venue. Some light walking on an incline or via stairs will be required to reach the performance seating area. Ticket info for these performances is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/root-beerthoven-backyard-concerts-tickets-1041294017437?aff=oddtdtcreator. To attend our more accessible performance at Saengerrunde Hall in Downtown ATX, please see below.
Details for Austin Saengerrunde:
Our Sunday, November 24th performance will take place at the historic Saengerrunde Hall in downtown Austin; home to Austin’s oldest cultural institution, the German singing society the Austin Saengerrunde. Experience Beerthoven in the heart of the Live Music Capital of the World! Ticketing info for this performance is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/root-beerthoven-at-saengerrunde-hall-tickets-1041514727587?aff=oddtdtcreator
Look for parking in the state parking garages immediately surrounding the Saengerrunde facilities. During most of our events these are open and free of charge.
Sometimes there is a parking attendant charging up to $30, especially when concurrent events take place in the Moody Center. In that event, you may look for parking on-street or at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, three blocks south of the Saengerrunde on San Jacinto (this is typically free). The Bullock Museum also offers an inexpensive parking option.
About Beerthoven:
The critically-acclaimed Beerthoven Concert Series is a down-to-earth, approachable celebration of classical song, chamber music, and beer; a quirky mixture of Bach and Doppelbock in unique and intimate settings. Beerthoven finds its inspiration in the musical and festive events of the Austin Saengerrunde as well as the private “salon” concerts of Beethoven’s time. Beerthoven events feature live classical music, free beer, and other refreshments and snacks in an all-inclusive manner. There is no backstage here; audience members may even find themselves standing in line for beer with the performers.
Programming is intentionally diverse in tone, instrumentation, and featured performers. Beerthoven supports local artists by offering fair compensation and unique performance venues. Audience members will find our prices at the very low end of typical classical concerts–especially for students and especially given the high quality of the exbeerience. https://www.beerthoven.com/
