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Gallery: Avalon String Quartet plays for NIU

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
January 31, 2025
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The Avalon String Quartet bow after returning to the stage to perform “String Quintet No. 2 in G Major Op. 77” composed by Antonín Dvořák. The piece was originally composed in 1875 with its first performance a year later. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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The Avalon String Quartet begins “Fellow Traveler (2008)” composed by John Adams at 7 p.m. on Friday in the Recital Hall. The string quartet is world renowned and has performed for Carnegie Hall and the Library of Congress. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Totus Tuus Keely
Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Totus Tuus Keely is a junior mechatronics engineering major at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, he enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He was able to travel and photograph the historic football win against No. 5 Notre Dame in 2024. Along with photography, he enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.
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