Halcyon String Quartet: Tipping Points

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Minsky Recital Hall

Halcyon String Quartet is a Maine-based artist collective that weaves together music, film, and storytelling to explore themes of climate, community, and connection. Their multimedia program Tipping Points blends live performance with animation and video to reflect on the forces shaping our world. Presented in partnership with the University of Maine Climate Change Institute.

Program includes:

Cuimhne – Christine Delphine Hedden

String Quartet No. 3 ‘Apocryphal Dances’ I. Entrée Grave Kenji Bunch

Goldberg Variation 30 – J.S. Bach arr. François Meïmoun

String Quartet No. 3 ‘Apocryphal Dances’ II. Rigaudon Kenji Bunch

Goldberg Variation 4 – J.S. Bach arr. François Meïmoun

String Quartet No. 3 ‘Apocryphal Dances’ V. Tambourin Kenji Bunch

Selection from Keel Road – Danish String Quartet

Halcyon Musicians: Josie Davis & Sophie Davis, violin | Colin Wheatley, viola | Julia Henderson, cello | Luke Fatora, film & violin

Tickets $25 | K-12 students free with purchase of an adult ticket | All fees included

Tickets on sale to the general public on Wednesday June 11 at 10 a.m.

6 p.m. Pre-show talk & reception
Come early to sit in on a conversation exploring the climate themes behind Tipping Points and how art can inspire environmental awareness and action.