Classical Event Details

FREE Courtroom Concert: Havana Quartet

Landmark Center Courtroom 317 in Twin Cities metro | Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT

When

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT

Where

Landmark Center Courtroom 317
Saint Paul, Twin Cities metro

Address

75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Founded in 2017, the Havana Quartet has established itself as a distinguished ensemble in both classical and contemporary music, proudly representing the richness and diversity of Cuban culture. The quartet is composed of Hansel Pérez Carrero (director, violin), Ana Caridad Frómeta (violin), Amaya Fuentes Sarria (viola), and Denise Hernández Rabeiro (cello), all graduates of the University of the Arts in Havana. Alongside their work as a quartet, its members have performed with some of Cuba’s leading ensembles, including the Havana Chamber Orchestra, the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, and Música Eterna, contributing to the country’s vibrant musical life. The quartet made its debut during the 30th anniversary celebration of the Havana Contemporary Music Festival and has since appeared at prestigious events including La Ruta de Mozart, the Havana Classical Music Festival, the Mozart-Habana Festival, and the Habaneras Festival, commemorating Havana’s 500th anniversary. Their repertoire spans the classical canon—from Mozart and Shostakovich to contemporary Cuban composers such as Alfredo Diez Nieto, Alejandro Falcón, and Jorge Amado Molina. In 2022, their recording of Molina’s Ofrenda, featured on the album of the same name, received a Cubadisco Award, Cuba’s highest recognition in the recording industry. In 2023, the Havana Quartet began a new artistic chapter in the United States, performing at the Harvard Fivesparks Music Festival and the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. There, they collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists including Judith Eissenberg, Rhonda Rider, Judith Gordon, and Leonard Matczynski. After relocating to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, the quartet continued refining its artistry under the mentorship of Tom Rosenberg and J. Freivogel, quickly becoming an active and valued presence in Minnesota’s cultural community. The ensemble performs extensively throughout the state, presenting concerts and educational programs in concert halls, universities, schools, libraries, and community venues, bringing chamber music to audiences across both urban and rural communities. Their educational outreach has included an interactive concert and masterclass at the University of Minnesota Duluth as part of A Shades of Africa, a week-long celebration exploring the musical traditions and cultural influences of Africa and its global diaspora. In 2025, the quartet returned to the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music as a Fellowship Ensemble, receiving a