For 32 years Concerts International has been bringing musicians from around the world to The University of Memphis to enrich the lives of students.
"Our goal is to allow people to see the fabulous, world class musicians," said Amy Lindeman, executive director of Concerts International. " It gives the student a chance to experience different styles of music and different cultures."
Concerts International is presenting the Kuss quartet, a chamber music group, from Berlin, tomorrow night from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Harris Concert Hall.
"Thirty-two years ago there were many chamber services here," said Lindeman. 'Now that that number has grown, it is mainly for city wide or nationally known groups."
The experience is designed to reveal the different ways blending cultures can enrich the lives of people everywhere.
"Different music from places around the world is a great way to catch a glimpse of other cultures," said senior management information systems major Jeff Burke.
The students feel that cultural exposure is a great way to gain new ideas and experiences.
"I think it's a great way for jazz or classical music students to hear what people are doing," said Amy Kempel, sophomore jazz performance major. "It brings different influences to the students."
Assembled in 1991, the Kuss quartet is a German string quartet, comprised of two violins, one viola, and a cello. Starting with its debut, the Kuss quartet gained worldwide recognition in the palace of Germany's former president. The group has preformed in Sweden, London, Paris, Rome and different venues around the United States, including Carnegie Hall.
"Exposing students to professional musicians shows music student where we want to be one day," said Olusola Tribble, senior music education major. " It helps us to become more worldly."
