The four members of a string quartet, standing outside and holding their instruments

New York Philharmonic String Quartet

Name: New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Start: 2027-01-16T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2027-01-16T21:30:00-04:00
Location: Lewis Auditorium

EMMA hosts four principal musicians from the New York Philharmonic.

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

New York Philharmonic String Quartet

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Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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The EMMA Concert Series presents the New York Philharmonic String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at Lewis Auditorium. This is the third concert in EMMA's 2026/27 season.

About This Concert

The New York Philharmonic celebrated the orchestra's 175th anniversary season in 2017, and as part of that celebration, four of the orchestra's principal musicians formed this quartet. The lead violinist is Orchestra Concertmaster Frank Huang. The three other members are Quanqian Li, Principal of the Second Violin group; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps; and Principal Cello Carter Brey. As individual musicians, all four have won several awards. Each has performed as lead soloist with the New York Philharmonic and with other orchestras around the world.

Event Details

Admission: Individual tickets: $48.00, including all fees and taxes. Students with an ID can purchase tickets for $6.00, including fees.

When: Saturday, January 16, 2027, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Parking: Free Parking is available at the St. Johns County Council on Aging, 180 Marine Street, St. Augustine. A free shuttle service will take those attending the concert to and from the parking lot. Free parking will not be available at Flagler College's Lewis Auditorium.

About the EMMA Concert Association

The association was named to honor Emil Maestre, a Spanish cellist who retired to St. Augustine. Founded in 1979 by several music lovers, EMMA's mission is to provide "quality music and dance performances at modest ticket prices." This nonprofit volunteer organization strives to present music and dance performances at an affordable price. In addition, EMMA provides funds, equipment, and instruments to various school programs in St. Johns County.