Holiday Concert Will Feature Markstein Quartet Dec. 20

By BUZZ Biz Public Relations // December 10, 2014

Quartet performs free holiday concert

A free holiday concert for the community will be presented at the Central Brevard Library and Reference Center in Cocoa on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – As the big day approaches, stressed out shoppers can take a break with music.

Space Coast Symphony Concertmaster Emeritus, Igor Markstein, along with Space Coast Symphony Concertmaster, Carey Moorman will perform a free holiday concert for the community at the Central Brevard Library and Reference Center in Cocoa on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

The duo will be joined by cellist Joan Markstein and Joni Roos on violin. The quartet will serenade the audience with Christmas and Hanukkah favorites as well as selections from the classical repertoire, by composers Bach, Haydn and Mozart.

The Central Brevard Public Library and Reference Center is located at 308 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa.

For Director of Brevard County Public Libraries, Jeff Thompson, the Markstein Quartet holiday concert is an annual treat.

“Library patrons and Brevard residents like myself wait all year for the free holiday concert by Igor Markstein and his quartet,” said Thompson.

“Our Cocoa library auditorium provides a wonderful opportunity for music lovers of all ages to experience this excellent string quartet in chamber setting. Put it on your not-to-be-missed list.”