The Cypress String Quartet, based in San Francisco, has been performing for over 20 years. This is the group's third time performing with the Sitka Summer Music Festival.

The Cypress String Quartet, based in San Francisco, has been performing for over 20 years. This is the group’s third time performing with the Sitka Summer Music Festival.

Violinist Cecily Ward and violist Ethan Filner, founding members of the Cypress String Quartet, joined us in the studio with Zuill Bailey, artistic director for the Sitka Summer Music Festival. The Cypress String Quartet performs again Wednesday June 8, 6:30 p.m. at The Mean Queen.

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