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Ashforth Family Concert: Toomai String Quintet

In this upbeat concert for families and kids, the Toomai String Quintet brings a bold, global spin to chamber music, fusing tradition with innovation. Known for its high-impact arrangements and drive to expand Latin American string repertoire, this award-winning group delivers electrifying performances that smash boundaries between cultures and genres. From Cuban danzón to Brazilian choro, their sound is adventurous, refined, and irresistibly fun for listeners of all ages.

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Questions? Contact Dora Salm, Peterson Music Librarian: dsalm@greenwichlibrary.org or (203) 622-7910.

The Ashforth Concert Series is designed to introduce children to live musical performances. The concert is open to the public at no charge through the support of Georgie and Henry A. Ashforth.

Date:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Berkley Theater
Audience:
  Children     Everyone     Preschool     Toddler  
Categories:
  Music and Concerts  

Registration is required. There are 176 seats available.

The Toomai String Quintet is an award-winning ensemble celebrated for its inventive performances and global musical range. Formed at The Juilliard School, Toomai creates its own arrangements, commissions new works, and presents interactive concerts for audiences of all ages. Central to its mission is expanding the Latin American string repertoire—Toomai has arranged or commissioned over 20 works by Latin American composers and leads educational programs inspired by Cuban and Brazilian traditions. The group’s debut album, Cuerdas Cubanas, was followed by Passos Brasileiros (2024), featuring Brazilian music. Toomai has performed nationwide at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and 92NY.

Toomai musical artists include: violinists Alex Fortes and Karla Donehew Perez, violist George Meyer, cellist Hamilton Berry, and bassist Andrew Roitstein.