Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM until 7:00 PMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Watson Hall1533 S Main StWinston Salem, NC 27127United States
UNCSA Cello Professor Brooks Whitehouse and the UNCSA cello studio invite you to UNCSA CelloFORWARD with the Galvin Cello Quartet on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Make your Valentine’s day a cello day!
This year’s festival will be a celebration of the artistry and music of the Galvin Cello Quartet, an ensemble that burst onto the scene after capturing the Silver Medal at the 2021 Fischoff Competition. Riding on the momentum of their Fischoff success, Galvin went on to win the 2022 Victor Elmaleh Competition and joined the Concert Artists Guild roster. With their untamable desire to create, change, and ultimately bring joy through music, the Galvin Cello Quartet is incredibly excited to make the undeniable case that the cello quartet belongs at the center of the expressive lexicon for chamber music alongside other traditional forms. CelloFORWARD invites cellists of all levels and ages to come play, listen and celebrate the Galvin Quartet’s artistic mission to bring together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds and dazzle audiences with the cello’s limitless capabilities. For a chance to perform in a masterclass (and ensure that you get the appropriate T-shirt size!), you must register by Saturday, January 31, 2026.
* Would you like to be considered for the Whitehouse and the Galvin Cello Quartet master classes?
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