Grieg Quartet

Edvard Grieg
Boston Latin School
Paul Pitts, Boston Latin School

The Grieg Quartet formed to compete in this competition. Before auditions, they had only been playing together as a group for a few weeks. The group memorized their piece and performed it at the audition without sheet music. Members of Grieg Quartet include: B. Kim (violin), Tadesh Inagaki (violin), Allyn Hayes McCourt (viola), and Christopher Nguyen (violin).


B. Kim, violin

Freshman
Boston, MA
15 years old
9 years

B. discovered classical music at just 3 years old. "I remember hearing Elgar's Salut D'Amour and I asked my parents if I could learn to play. I liked the sound of the violin so I started there." She joined the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra in the 3rd grade. "It's such a great feeling when you're able to express yourself through your music. There's so much beauty in classical music."


Music is the main thing im my life - Chris Juris

B. is excited for the opportunity to work with Keith Lockhart. "Everyone who plays and is aware of the music scene looks up to him. I had to audition for this. I've played at lots of concerts, but nothing as big as this!" B.'s other musical inspirations include Leonard Bernstein (who also went to Boston Latin) and Itzhak Perlman. B. credits her music teacher, John Holland, for helping her see things in new ways. B. is a freshman this year and thinks it's too early to tell where the future will take her, but she is thinking about studying literature, law, or business one day.


Tadesh Inagaki, violin

Junior
Jamaica Plain, MA
17 years old
7 years

Tadesh started playing violin when he was 10 years old, after seeing a performance by Ricardo Slevira. "I told my mom that I wanted to play the violin like him. She called Mr. Slevira and I started taking lessons with him." Tadesh is still studying with Ricardo Slevira—a teacher at Boston Latin. His parents are very supportive of his playing.


 I want to find my own sound - Gustavo Hernandez

Juggling music, stage acting, and schoolwork, Tadesh finds solace in violin practice. "The violin has a very therapeutic quality and helps me clear my mind. I like to take my mind off everything and just play. It's really an escape for me."

He's considering Columbia or another big city school for college. While he wants to stay involved in music and theater, he plans to study Physics and English.


Allyn Hayes McCourt, viola

Junior
Jamaica Plain, MA
17 years old
5 years

Allyn started playing violin and singing in the 2nd grade, studying with Loren Pearson. He picked up the viola during his first year at Boston Latin School. A few days prior to auditions, a space opened up in the Grieg Quartet. Allyn, who had considered entering as a vocalist, jumped at the opportunity to join the group. "I felt like I was getting a second shot at this competition."


I feel like I was getting a second shot at this competition - Allyn Hayes

Allyn's currently working as the English music director at Our Lady of Lourdes and spends time learning piano and cello. He has also been performing musical theater since he was a young boy. His mother, a former Miss New Hampshire, won the talent award for her guitar and vocal performance. "I give her all the credit. She is very supportive of me."

In the future, Allyn plans to major in music with a focus on vocal performance. He's considering the BU Opera program and New England Conservatory.


Christopher Nguyen, cello

Junior
Roslindale, MA
17 years old
5 years

Christopher started playing violin in the 7th grade, but switched to cello after seeing other students playing it. "For some reason, I just 'fell in love' with it." He also loves the excitement of performing. He sees each performance as a chance to share his appreciation for classical music with the crowd.


I just fell in love with the cello - Christopher Nguyen

He likes how the music community thrives on friendly competition with, he says, "a huge emphasis on the 'friendly' part." He believes being with passionate musicians pushes him to perform at a higher level.

In the future, Christopher is considering a music minor and hopes to join a college orchestra. After college, he would also like to perform as part of an orchestra and teach lessons on the side.


 
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