Emerging String Quartet Program – Invoke

Invoke performs as part of the Emerging String Quartet Program (ESQP).

Described as “...not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one” (David Srebnik, SiriusXM Classical Producer), Invoke successfully dodges even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group. Strings Magazine observes, "the remarkable string quartet Invoke has repeatedly proven one thing over its first 11 years: it simply cannot be contained by any one label."

Members:
Nick Montopoli – violin/banjo/vocals
Zach Matteson – violin/vocals
Karl Mitze – viola/mandolin/vocals
Geoff Manyin – cello/vocals

The ESQP provides a young ensemble opportunities similar to what the St. Lawrence String Quartet, ensemble in residence at Stanford University from 1998-2024, enjoyed in their early years through an intensive week of community outreach. The up-and-coming musicians gain valuable experience performing for varied audiences in a short period of time while the greater Stanford community benefits from the input of energy and contact with the young ensemble.

Amission Information

• Free admission
• Parking permits are required for weekday campus parking. We recommend downloading the ParkMobile app before arriving.