Nova Linea Musica presents GRAMMY Award-winning Catalyst Quartet, praised for their “invariably energetic and finely burnished” performances and “earthly vigor,” presents “Against All Odds” — a stirring exploration of resilience, identity, and hope through a powerful and wide-ranging program. The evening moves from the poignancy of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s Madre la de los primores to the lively spirit of John Adams’ Fellow Traveler and the luminous beauty of Aftab Darvishi’s Daughters of Sol. Shostakovich’s searing Quartet No. 8 and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s vibrant String Quartet No. 1 further deepen the emotional landscape. The program also features two World Premieres by GRAMMY Award-winning Derrick Skye and Andrea Casarrubios, commissioned by Nova Linea Musica.

Featuring: Karla Donehew Perez (violin), Abi Fayette (violin), Paul Laraia (viola), and Karlos Rodriguez (cello)