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Chloe Prendergast, violinist of the Butter Quartet, joins KGNU’s Iris Berkeley to discuss the quartet’s new album "Scintilla," released in early July. Chloe, originally from Denver, formed the quartet at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. Their album features early Italian string quartets played on historical instruments. Chloe shares insights about composer Felice Giardini and the album's selection process, highlighting the unique challenges and artistic decisions involved. The quartet has upcoming performances in the Netherlands and a North American tour kicking off in November (Interview date: 8/5/2024)