Invoke: Suite from Evolve and Travel
Photo by Nathan Russell
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Invoke: Suite from Evolve and Travel Brochure
BOOKING INQUIRIES
Christina Jensen, christina@jensenartists.com
Gina Meola, gina@jensenartists.com
646.536.7864
“a versatile and musically adventurous,
way more than classical string quartet”
Invoke offers arrangements of their captivating original compositions for string quartet and orchestra, including “Evolve and Travel,” “Alchemy,” and “Doorway.”
Described as “...not classical but not, not classical…beautiful, adventurous, American and immediately engaging” (David Srebnik, former SiriusXM Classical Producer), Invoke (Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals) strives to successfully dodge 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.
Invoke’s latest album, Evolve & Travel, was released in fall 2023 on Sono Luminus, and features seven original works which reflect the group’s growth as people, composers, and friends with a rich history. Strings Magazine reported, “the remarkable string quartet Invoke has repeatedly proven one thing over its first 11 years: it simply cannot be contained by any one label.” All Music describes the album as, “An intriguing entry for those wishing to sample the growing interface between classical music and progressive bluegrass.”
Invoke writes: “Some works are inspired by books we finally had time to read (“Alchemy” and “Doorway”)...and some were written more recently, in a response to finally being able to reconnect with our audiences around the country (“Evolve and Travel”).”
By arranging these enthralling originals and featuring their unique quartet make-up, Invoke offers orchestras the opportunity to engage with their local communities on a deeper level by appealing to a broader audience.
Invoke seeks to encourage audiences of all ages to push the boundaries of traditional classical music and offer them an insightful view into the limitless innovations of the American orchestra.