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Formed in 2001, the quartet features Nelson Lee and Meg Freivogel, violins; Liz Freivogel, viola; and Daniel McDonough, cello.

The members met while studying together at the New England Conservatory of Music, where they participated in the professional string quartet training program.

The quartet has received several chamber music honors, including first prize in the Banff International String Quartet Competition and grand prize in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

The quartet performs across the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America.

Next Sunday’s concert, which begins at 5 p.m., features the music of Haydn, Beethoven, and Golijov.

A preconcert tour of the site of the Shalin Liu Performance Center, slated to open in June, begins at 3 p.m.

“As Rockport Music builds its new concert hall with a magnificent view of the ocean from every seat, the organization also builds on its reputation for presenting the finest musicians of our day in compelling and unforgettable performances,’’ said David Deveau, artistic director of Rockport Music.

Tickets range from $23 to $40; $22 to $39 for senior citizens; $10 for ages 19-25; free for 18 and younger. Three-concert subscriptions are also available for $63-$111.

Call 978-546-7391 or visit www.rockportmusic.org.

FALL ARTS AND SOUNDS: Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover hosts “Fall Arts and Sounds,’’ a celebration of local music, drama, poetry, and visual arts, next Sunday.

The North Andover High School Drama Guild performs scenes from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.’’ Gayle C. Heney, poet laureate of North Andover, presents readings by local poets, and Susan Lenoe reads the poetry of Anne Bradstreet.

There will be flute improvisations with Michael Finegold, and Emanuel F. Arista of North Andover, whose flutes are used by professional musicians worldwide, presents a demonstration on the art of flute-making.

Self-portrait classes will be taught by Don Johnson; Kindermusik instructor Bernadette Baird offers musical fun; Karen M. Kline leads a poetry workshop for kids; and a watercolor activity will be presented by the North Andover Cultural Council.

Members of the Andovers Artists Guild will paint seasonal scenes and offer original works for sale.

Guests can stroll the grounds of the 38-acre European-style estate on Lake Cochichewick, which was built in the 1920s and features an Italian bowling green, fountains, hills, and wooded trails.

There’s an a la carte lunch and dessert menu. Events run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per car. Call 978-682-8815 or visit www.rollingridge.org.

AUTHOR’S CORNER: Erin Arvedlund discusses her book, “Too Good to be True: The Rise and Fall of Bernie Madoff,’’ at the Salem Athenaeum in Salem at 7 p.m. Thursday. Arvedlund began her career as a reporter at Dow Jones newswires in 1995. In 1996, she moved to Moscow to write about business and emerging markets for The Moscow Times. In 1998, she joined TheStreet.com, a news and stock market website. She then moved to Barron’s magazine to cover options, mutual funds, and hedge funds. She began gathering research on Madoff in 2001 for an article she was writing for Barron’s. . . . Lucy Honig of Gloucester reads from her novel, “Waiting for Rescue,’’ at The Bookstore of Gloucester at 7 p.m. Thursday. The book is about the effect the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks had on people who were not personally affected, but who also were traumatized.

IN LOCAL GALLERIES: An exhibit of photographs by Steve Rosenthal from his book, “White on White: Churches of Rural New England,’’ opens at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester with a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Rosenthal, who is an architect, began photographing New England churches in the mid-1960s, and the photos in the book and exhibit are his personal selections taken over decades. Rosenthal signs copies of the book at the reception. The exhibit runs through Jan. 31. . . . “Digital and Gelatin Silver: Hometowns and Beyond,’’ an exhibit of photographs by Joe Quinlin of Lowell and Linda Williamson of Westford, is at the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell Wednesday through Nov. 22. An opening reception is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Quinlin creates traditional black-and-white photography using a medium-format camera and film. Williamson works in both color and black-and-white digital photography.

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