About Us

PRAISES FOR THE MAD RIVER MUSICIANS!
"Simply outstanding"
- Classical Voice of New England
"Electrifying performance"
- Journal of the American Viola Society
"This propulsive string playing would excite anyone"
- New London Day
"An utter delight"
- Hartford Advocate
The Mad River String Quartet is an exciting new project from four of America's most dynamic chamber musicians. Annie Trepanier and Steve Larson played together for two decades in Avery Ensemble (among many other projects together) and have performed alongside Aaron Packard for over ten years as members of Cuatro Puntos Ensemble and at the Loon Lake Live! festival. Several years ago they were joined by Rebecca Patterson, former cellist of the award-winning chamber music and contemporary ensemble Antares. The chemistry was immediate and undeniable! These four passionate musicians are dedicated to performing American chamber music of all genres, styles and eras, from arrangements of folk and gospel songs, early trio sonatas and romantic era string quartets, to ragtime, jazz and fiddle influenced music as well as the wonderful variety of newer thrilling voices. Their programs also include fresh looks at the rich and varied body of the standard string quartet repertoire from the classical to the contemporary.
Aaron Packard & Annie Trepanier, violins
Steve Larson, viola & Rebecca Patterson, cello