Strum- Music Video by the Catalyst Quartet

Music by Jessie Montgomery

Film by Joseph DiGiovanna

Catalyst Quartet
Karla Donehew Perez &
Jessie Montgomery, Violins
Paul Laraia, Viola
Karlos Rodriguez, Cello

This project was made possible by a Sphinx MPower Artist Grant.

[charlesberger]

Coney Island never looked (or sounded!) so beautiful. I will be enjoying this composition as performed by the Dover Quartet this evening at the Skaneateles Festival. (Thank-you, Donna Himelfarb, patroness and citizen extraordinare!) ❤

[soozeq]

I, too, saw the New York Times piece and fell in love with Strum out of all the picks. What a wonderful music video, too! Have been playing on a loop since yesterday!

[henryspinelli]

Excellent! The music could stand on its own, but the video which parallels and enhances it is especially effective. The clever control of pacing, rhytmic and sonic variety, grounded in the familiar sound of the string quartet and inevitable drive to climax and baited conclusion make this a compelling composition. Brava Jesse!

[martarichardson]

This is absolutely beautiful . . . in every way. My little students were completely mesmerized!

[blisslife]

I heard of this video through a show on NPR today. I found this while listening to the arrangement on the radio. This was a suggestion I wouldn't have found other wise. What a masterpiece this is! 😊

[cminor]

We love you; American genius. A precious diamond. Thank you for sharing this invaluable victory to classical composition.

[joseluisp.b.v.cumbres]

Increíble ejecución de esta magistral partitura...!!! Por momentos me hizo evocar algunos pasajes de Silvestre Revueltas... Mil Felicidades por su extraordinario talento...!!!

[LoriRosolowsky]

Fun!! Great video to support this dynamic piece!

[gretchenkoehlermusic]

Wow! I was sitting here doing research for an upcoming performance of Strum I have with The Orchestra of Northern New York. Omg. This took my breath away. Thank you for this. Rock on.

[dwchandl]

Great piece, great performance and very interesting visuals.

[victoriamiskolczy]

A fabulous performance! It must have been a very astute and demanding producer on this project!