Lopez music lovers will hear the internationally acclaimed Miro Quartet at Grace Church, Aug. 10, 5 p.m.  This first ever Lopez concert opens the 15th annual season of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, noted for bringing superb classical music to the islands each August. This Lopez visit of the Miro Quartet is made possible by the generous support of 18 concert co-sponsors from Lopez Island.

Accompanied by violist Aloysia Friedmann, artistic director of the festival, the dynamic and riveting Miro Quartet will perform Mozart tribute called the Haydn String Quartet in E-flat Major, the Brahms Quintet in G Major for two violins, two violas and cello, and a brand new piece by the modern young composer Kevin Puts called “Credo.” Reviewers described patrons as “wide-eyed at the aural and emotional impact of the piece”  that was “as emotionally compelling as it was beautifully crafted.”

A reception follows the concert at Grace Church Fellowship Hall, with appetizers and dessert catered by Vita’s and Holly B’s. Hawk Arps will perform on the vibraharp.

Tickets are $25 for adults or $10 for music students, available each Saturday at the Lopez Farmers Market, and every business day at Paper Scissors on the Rock, and at the Lopez Bookshop.  Concert volunteers receive free seating: call Micki Ryan at 468-4442 if you would like to attend the concert and reception at no cost in return for taking tickets, ushering or assisting with the reception.