Review by Samuel Strait – May 7, 2023 If Classical Music is your thing, Friday night's performance by Boston's Balourdet String Quartet at Crescent Elk Auditorium of over two hours of Hayden, Mendelssohn, Wolf and Brahms was a true pleasure. This quartet offered passion, energy, and an excellent performance for the delight of one's ear. Coming all the way from Boston Massachusetts, arriving shortly before the hour of 7:00 pm, yet the show went on as do all who are true performers. The string quartet is but a bit over five years since their formation, yet amassed an enviable record of world wide accolades. Now based in Boston, Massachusetts, it was a true privilege to have this recent performance in Crescent City. Too often our lowly town spends time languishing in the backwaters of Musical culture; however, the Del Norte-Curry Community Concert Association has seen fit to attract stellar groups to perform at the newly refurbished Crescent Elk Auditorium for several free concerts each year. For that, a tip of the hat to Nick and Lisa Rail who were instrumental in funding the auditorium's make over. The schedule for the 75th season is already set and will feature the first of four performances on October 13th at 7:00 pm. If you have enjoyed any of the performances brought to you by the Del Norte-Curry Community Concert Association over the years, please drop them a line at P.O.Box 1307, Crescent City, CA 95531 to express your appreciation. Donations to the Cause are thankfully accepted and will enable the Association to continue this welcome tradition.