The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is presenting a series of special concerts in June. Ticket sales open on Jan. 15.

The internationally renowned Miró Quartet will perform one of the greatest musical gifts ever created – the 16 string quartets of Beethoven.

“Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Beethoven’s extraordinary artistic journey in five unforgettable concerts,” say organizers.

The performances are on Monday, June 23, Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25 and Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. with the closing concert on Sunday, June 29 at 4 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann and the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival are excited to bring the Miró to Orcas to perform the complete Beethoven “cycle.”

The Miró Quartet, comprised of violinists Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer, violist John Largess and cellist Joshua Gindele, have become favorites of festival audiences.

They perform throughout the world in the most important chamber music series and on the most prestigious concert stages, garnering accolades from critics and audiences alike.

Tickets are online now at www.oicmf.org. Patrons can purchase the five-concert package for $150, or individual concert tickets for $30. Tickets for students 18 and under are $10.

For more information, call the OICMF office at 376-6636.