Thirdspace Quartet

We are so excited to present STATE OF THE ART. This series explores innovative chamber music from living composers, and places emphasis on new work created right here in Boise, Idaho. Orbiting the topic of “People & Place,” this program explores an intersection of collective and personal identity and the places we call home through the lens of the string quartet. As the recipient of our first ever string quartet commission project, we are proud to present the *world premiere* of a new work by local composer Jesse Salinas. In collaboration with @boisestatemusic , student composers were asked to respond to the concept of “People & Place” as it pertains to life in Boise. The result is a brand new 20-minute original composition that explores the literal and metaphorical presence of one of Boise’s most emblematic spaces: the Boise Depot. And! Just in time for the Depot’s 100th anniversary! Additionally, Daniel Bernard Roumain (@danielroumain ) boldly dedicates his fifth string quartet “to the memory of Rosa Parks and courageous women everywhere” while Gemma Peacocke (@gemma_peacocke ) contemplates the erasure of women from public consciousness. Shelley Washington (@shelleyplaysaxy ) pays homage to her home and refuge in the American Heartland while Kevin Puts (@composerkevinputs ) considers those seeking home and refuge from crisis. Friday 5/02, 7:30PM - @thesocial.boise (21+) Sunday 5/04, 2:00PM - @mingstudios thirdspacequartet.com for details and tickets 🎟️ State of the Art is generously supported by @artsidaho and @boiseartsandhistory . #livingcomposers #innovative #stringquartet #worldpremiere #contemporaryart #boise #idaho #idahohistory #strings #stringquartet

Sometimes, when the stars align, and the creative opportunity gods look down on us and smile, we get to make creative content to support the very people that inspire us with their own creativity. This was one of those times! What a joy it was to spend time in the studio with this amazing group — Thirdspace Quartet. Big props to them for the incredible skill they brought to the studio. We were gifted with goose-bump-inducing performances. Big props to @iamryancoark for live-tracking and recording this group like an absolute boss. Give this talented quartet a follow and let us know in the comments if you’ve seen them perform!

This weekend will be the world premiere of DEPOT QUARTET by Jesse Salinas! Do you have your tickets? 🎟️ 🚂 We’ve had so much fun bringing this new piece to life, and just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Boise Depot! We can’t wait to share this incredible music with you! Friday May 2 7:30 @thesocial.boise Sunday May 4 2:00 @mingstudios Tickets via bio. Here’s a sneak peak of the program notes: 👀 Depot Quartet explores both the literal presence of the Boise Train Depot as a transit hub and as a symbol for the convergence of diverse communities…At its heart, the piece is a message of gratitude for the immigrant communities who helped shape Boise into the vibrant city it is today. I. Trains to Gardens II. Caballeros a Campesinos (Cowboys to Farmers) III. Euskal Abestia (Basque Song) This commission was made possible through generous support from @boiseartsandhistory and @artsidaho . Thank you! 🙏 #newmusic #worldpremiere #stringquartet #boisedepot #liveconcert #boise #boise #boiseartist #boisedowntown #idaho

A few months ago, we had the absolute pleasure of working with @visionkitstudio . This video beautifully captures our vision, who we are, and the season we’ve had this year. We are so grateful for these awesome folks! 🙏 Our last concert of the season is coming right up! Tickets are still available, but space is limited. (Link in bio.) We’ll see you soon! STATE OF THE ART May 2, 7:30 @thesocial.Boise May 4, 2:00 @mingstudios #stringquartet #boise #idaho #collab #videoshoot

State of the Art explores bold and relevant work for string quartet by contemporary composers. Featuring composers Gemma Peacocke and DBR! GEMMA PEACOCKE (@gemma_peacocke ) is a composer from Aotearoa New Zealand whose work spans a wide range of genres, including chamber music, orchestral works, and multimedia collaborations. Peacocke’s music frequently explores themes of identity, haunting, folklore, and feminism, combining contemporary classical elements with electronics and experimental techniques. ​ Peacocke is a co-founder of the Kinds of Kings composer collective, which aims to amplify underrepresented voices in new music. Peacocke’s music has been performed internationally, with significant performances by groups like Third Coast Percussion, eighth blackbird, the Cincinnati Symphony, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Rubiks Collective, and Alarm Will Sound. ERASURE (2017) “If women are invisible, then it doesn’t really matter how important they are, because in the public consciousness they don’t exist.” - Dr Amanda Foreman, Historian ——— DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN’S (DBR) (@danielroumain ) acclaimed work as a composer and performer have positioned him as one of the most innovative artists and educators of his generation. Having been called “about as omnivorous as a contemporary artist gets” (New York Times), the Haitian-American musician writes singular music that combines his traditional training with his own cultural references and musical imagination. His commissioners include prestigious artists, ensembles and organizations, and his music has been presented worldwide. DBR’s blend of classical music, funk, rock, hip-hop, and his compelling energy have helped broaden and redefine concert music, giving it a fresh appeal to young audiences. STRING QUARTET NO. 5 “PARKS” (2005) “dedicated to the memory of Rosa Parks and courageous women everywhere.” #livingcomposers #boise #stringquartet #contemporary #strings #newmusic #liveconcert

State of the Art explores imaginative and innovative work by contemporary composers. Featuring: Composers Shelley Washington & Kevin Puts! SHELLEY WASHINGTON (@shelleyplaysaxy ) writes music to fulfill one calling- to move. With an eclectic palette, Washington tells stories focusing on exploring emotions and intentions by finding their root cause. Using driving, rhythmic riffs paired with indelible melodies, she creates a sound dialogue for the public and personal discourse. Shelley performs regularly as a vocalist and saxophonist, primarily on baritone saxophone, and has performed and recorded throughout the Midwest and East Coast- anything from Baroque to Screamo. MIDDLEGROUND (2015) “the space grounded, the between, the center. The Heartland. The prairie, the grasslands, Konza, Flint Hills, Manhattan, Emporia, Salina. Where we gathered. Home of the heart, heart of the home. The middle ground: my refuge born from the land living in my heart. Where my home is, living and breathing outside of my body, thousands of miles apart. This hallowed ground.” ——— KEVIN PUTS (@composerkevinputs ) As the winner of numerous prestigious awards, including the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for his debut opera Silent Night, Kevin Puts’ works have been commissioned, performed, and recorded by leading ensembles, and soloists throughout the world, including Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, Jeffrey Kahane, Dame Evelyn Glennie, the New York Philharmonic, the Tonhalle Orchester (Zurich), the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Miro Quartet, and the symphony orchestras of Baltimore, Cincinnati, Detroit, Atlanta, Colorado, Houston, Fort Worth, St. Louis, and Minnesota. Kevin is currently a member of the composition department at the Peabody Institute and the Director of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer’s Institute. HOME (2019) “The refugee crisis in Europe, documented in recent media by horrific stories and photos of displaced families, led me to compose Home.“ #livingcomposers #boise #stringquartet #liveconcert #contemporary #newmusic #strings

Friday night! We’re stoked to join this incredible lineup of local musicians for this free special event. Come for the music, enjoy a beverage @thesocial.boise , and learn about @reclaimid ! Did you miss our Nordic Folk show? Well, this is your chance to hear our favorite selections from that program. We’ll get your feet tapping with this vibrant and joyful music! 🎻 #livemusic #artistsforaction #nordicfolk #stringquartet #localmusicians #reclaimidaho #community

Meet composer Jesse Salinas, the recipient of our first commission project! We’re premiering his composition May 2 & 4 as part of our State of the Art program. We collaborated with @boisestatemusic composition department to commission, workshop, perform, and record a brand new string quartet from an emerging composer. The result is a brand new 20-minute original composition exploring the literal and metaphorical presence of one of Boise’s most emblematic spaces: the Boise Depot. And! Just in time for the Depot’s 100th anniversary! Tune in this week to BSPR’s @boisephil showcase to catch a conversation with Bradley Berg (@breadberg ), Jesse, and all 4 of us, plus a sneak peak performance. Wednesday, April 16th @ 2pm Sunday, April 20 @ 12pm Monday, April 21 @ 9am Commission and State of the Art are generously supported by @boiseartsandhistory and @artsidaho . Thank you! About Jesse: Jesse Salinas is a Boise composer born and raised here in the city of trees. His compositions have explored a broad variety of genres, including film scoring, big band jazz, digital production, and double bass quartets about Winnie the Pooh. Jesse’s music style is greatly influenced by his language studies, cultural appreciation, and Mexican-Canadian-American heritage. This has inspired him to incorporate rhythms, melodies, and motifs from around the world into his music. Jesse strives to make his music easily approachable by all types of listeners 一 from trained conservatory musicians to those who have never heard classical music. Jesse’s style carries a pop-influenced energy with lots of charming 19th-century harmony. Jesse’s overall inspiration for composing is to show the power that instrumental music has in our lives. He believes that wordless music has the ability to transcend the restrictions of language and directly target human emotions. From this, people can relate to and be moved by the music in an even more powerful way. Beyond composing, Jesse also loves to spend time exploring, volunteering with kids, reading historical fiction, going on hikes, or playing the double bass. #commission #commissionart #newmusic #contemporary #boise #idaho #thisisboise

Come support this outstanding local organization! We’ve been regular performers for Idaho Concerts in Care, and these special concerts have become a highlight of our performance calendar. This nonprofit creates invaluable opportunities to perform live music to those who may otherwise have limited access. We’ll see you there! April 13, 2:00PM @ St Michael’s Episcopal “Through presenting in-house, free, professional concerts, Idaho Concerts in Care aims to contribute positively to the mental, physical, and spiritual health of our Idahoans in care. Through music, our goal is to enrich the quality of life of people who make their homes in residential care.”

📢Artists for Action is about community! Featuring performances from incredible local artists in support of vital humanitarian nonprofit organizations right here in Boise, Idaho. Want to get involved? 💥 Our first show is in support of the important work by the good folks at Reclaim Idaho (@reclaimid ) Come for the music. Stay to learn how you can contribute, support, and get involved with Reclaim! “Reclaim Idaho’s mission is to build an Idaho where government works for all Idahoans and not just those with the most money and political influence. This means building an Idaho where all have access to affordable healthcare, protected public lands, and strong public schools.” Featuring performances by: @thirdspace.quartet @boiseleta @boisecellocollective @thomaspaul117 Ryan Klein All proceeds donated to Reclaim Idaho. Artists for Action was created by @margueritecox_ and presented events in Ohio, New York City, and now, Boise Idaho. April 18. 7:30. @thesocial.boise #artistsforaction #community #getinvolved #collaboration #boise #idaho #localmusic

@treefortfest is just a few days away! Have you made your festival schedule yet? Come hang at @treeforthall on Thursday! We’re stoked to offer a bit of Nordic Folk to this big beautiful fest. Come early to TMF to check out @josetomasmolinag with the @boisephil String Quartet. Stay late for @nilelses (Seattle), @emelmathlouthi (NYC), @mumtheband (Iceland), @angelicagarcia (LA), @empressof (LA). #treefort #treefortmusicfest #stringquartet #nordicfolk #boise #treefort2025 #idaho #livemusic

We had a blast presenting Nordic Folk last weekend! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, as well as many new ones. Big thank you to @thesocial.boise and @mingstudios for having us. Until next time, Skål! And thank you @danishquartet for gifting the string quartet world with your brilliant arrangements! #nordicmusic #danishstringquartet #livemusic #boiseidaho #folkmusic #stringquartet #strings #music #boise #idaho #concert