Two-Time GRAMMY®-Nominated Ensemble Named One of the Greatest String Quartets of the Last 100 Years
St. Andrew Methodist Church will present the internationally acclaimed Dover Quartet for an afternoon concert on Sunday, March 22, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Hasley Chapel on the St. Andrew campus, 5801 W. Plano Parkway.
A two-time GRAMMY® nominee, the Dover Quartet was named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine in 2021. Among the most sought-after chamber ensembles performing today, the quartet is celebrated worldwide for its exceptional technical precision and deeply expressive musicianship.
The event will include an interactive pre-concert conversation with the musicians, followed by a performance featuring works by Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, and Grażyna Bacewicz. The Dover Quartet is composed of Joel Link and Bryan Lee, violins; Julianne Lee, viola; and Camden Shaw, cello.
“We are excited to welcome the community to an afternoon with the Dover Quartet, which represents the highest level of chamber music artistry,” said Taylor Davis, creative director of traditional music and worship at St. Andrew. “Whether you’re a longtime classical music lover or hearing a string quartet live for the first time, you will be drawn into their expressive musicianship and ability to connect with the audience – a rare and meaningful experience.”
Formed in 2008 at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, the Dover Quartet performs more than 100 concerts annually and rose to international prominence in 2013 after a historic sweep of all prizes at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. All four musicians are graduates of the Curtis Institute and currently serve as faculty ensemble-in-residence. The quartet has received numerous additional honors, including grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, prizes at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, and Lincoln Center’s Hunt Family Award.
Tickets are $35, with $20 student tickets available, and include access to the pre-concert conversation, which will take place from 2 to 2:45 p.m. During this time, the musicians will share insights into their personal journeys and careers and respond to audience questions. For more information, email mkoch@standrewmethodist.org. Tickets are available at standrewmethodist.org/events (search “Dover Quartet”).
ABOUT THE DOVER QUARTET:
• Joel Link, first violinist, was appointed concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra in May2025. An active soloist and chamber musician, Link has earned top prizes at numerous competitions, including the Johansen International Competition in Washington, D.C., and the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition in England, where he was featured in The Strad magazine.
• Bryan Lee, second violinist, has performed as a soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Delaware, Lansdowne, and Temple University symphony orchestras, among others. He has been awarded the bronze medal at the Stulberg International String Competition and second prize at the Kingsville Young Performers Competition. With the Dover Quartet he won first prize and every special award at the Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2013 and the gold medal and grand prize in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2010. He has been featured on NPR’s From the Top and has attended Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, La Jolla Music Society’s Summerfest, Music from Angel Fire, Encore School for Strings, Sarasota Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, and the Perlman Music Program.
• Julianne Lee, violist, has forged a remarkable career as both a violinist and violist. She also holds the assistant principal second violin position in the Boston Symphony Orchestra and principal second violin in the Boston Pops. She has been a member of the BSO violin section since 2006, serving as acting assistant concertmaster from 2013 to 2015. From 2017 to 2019, she was also the principal second violinist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
• Camden Shaw, cellist, has appeared with the ensemble in performances all over the world to great acclaim. Mr. Shaw has collaborated in chamber music with such renowned artists as Daniel Hope, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, and the late Leon Fleischer, and maintains an active career as a soloist. Highlights from recent seasons include a performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, Op. 56, with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, where Shaw held the principal chair until May 2024, and the release of his solo album by Unipheye Music, which was met with critical praise.
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St. Andrew Methodist Church, founded in 1986, is located on 21.2 acres in Plano, Texas, and has more than 7,000 members. The church hosts over 2,000 people each weekend for worship services in both a traditional style with the classic pipe organ and a contemporary style with an LED center screen and lighting technology. St. Andrew extends an open invitation for all to be a part of a community ready to embrace faith in Christ that is real, practical, and life changing. Many opportunities are provided to gather on campus and serve locally, regionally, and globally. Through Invite Ministries, St. Andrew’s publishing house, and Beacon of Light, a mental health ministry, St. Andrew offers innovative ways to reach Christians within its congregation and out in the community. The new 300-seat Hasley Chapel provides worship and other gathering opportunities in a scenic and more intimate setting. In 2022 St. Andrew became an independent Methodist Church seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow His teachings, live in community, and serve the world. 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093. Visit www.standrewmethodist.org; call (972)380-8001.
