Turtle Island String Quartet by Amy

Going into Turtle Island, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had never been in that particular theater before, and after I saw the size of it, I was surprised at how few people could fit there. During the show however, I Realized that having such a small space was actually best for this performance. The space made the show feel intimate and relaxed. The Quartet even seemed relaxed. Their laid-back style definitely enhanced the show. I liked how bare it was; all they were doing was playing their music. All they needed was their instruments and four chairs. They didn’t need to add special effects or cool lighting. I think this really shows how talented they are.

Another aspect I enjoyed was how they utilized their instruments. They used them as drums, which I thought was really interesting. When they first introduced one member of the quartet as the percussionist, I looked around for the drums. It completely took me by surprise when I realized that he didn’t need drums, he already had everything he needed. It was very interesting and added a new depth to the performance.

Turtle Island was more than I expected it to be. It was amazing! I’m not usually a jazz fan or listener, but the performance kept me entertained. I loved the way they talked with us like we were friends. I also enjoyed watching their chemistry together. The entire group was very connected and had a lot of energy. You have o know each other very well, as well as feel comfortable with your performance to achieve that energy level. Turtle Island String Quartet is definitely a group I would go see again. The music was amazing and the group was fun to watch. I really enjoyed myself that evening.