ETHEL string quartet and Taos Pueblo elder Robert Mirabal blend music and storytelling in April 11 performance

Master musician, storyteller and Taos Pueblo elder Robert Mirabal teams up with the New York-based string quartet ETHEL to perform “The Red Willow” in Luther College’s 2024–25 Center Stage Series at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

In this unique expression of 13 years of friendship and collaboration, master musician, actor, artist, and storyteller Robert Mirabal, an elder of the Taos Pueblo, teams with the New York-based string quartet ETHEL.

“Collaboration is central to Robert Mirabal and ETHEL, and with ‘The Red Willow,’ their signature mastery transcends geographical boundaries. Music and storytelling blend in an ambitious program that will leave you reinvigorated,” said Susan Potvin, director of programming and outreach. “You don’t want to miss this performance.”

Mirabal is a renowned Native American flute player and flute maker from Taos Pueblo in New Mexico. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner and was twice named the Native American Music Awards’ Artist of the Year. His performance in PBS’s musical production “Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drum, and Song” remains a benchmark of Native American traditional and rock fusion.

Established in New York City in 1998, ETHEL sets the standard for contemporary concert music. The quartet is made up of Ralph Farris (viola), Kip Jones (violin), Dorothy Lawson (cello), and Corin Lee (violin). Since the group’s inception, ETHEL has released nine feature recordings and performed as guests on more than 50 albums. The group won a Grammy Award with jazz vocalist Kurt Elling.

Before the performance, enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner in the Peace Dining Room at Dahl Centennial Union. The menu features shaved asparagus with roasted walnuts, roasted salmon served with lemon braised artichokes, baby Yukon potatoes, and fried leeks. Dessert is a lemon-blueberry tart. Dietary accommodations are available upon request.

Buy tickets for the April 11 performance and for the pre-show dinner at tickets.luther.edu or at the Luther Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life. Contact the ticket office at tickets@luther.edu or 563-387-1357 for more information.

Luther College Ticket Office

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