Carpe Diem String Quartet
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One of the most unique and sought-after chamber ensembles on the concert stage today, the Carpe Diem String Quartet is a boundary-breaking ensemble that has earned widespread critical and audience acclaim for its innovative programming and electrifying performances.
Carpe Diem defies easy classification with programming that includes classical, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music. The quartet appears on traditional concert series (Carnegie Hall, New York, NY; Jordan Hall, Boston, MA; National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua, NY; Asolo Theater, Sarasota, FL) as well as unconventional venues (Poisson Rouge, NYC; Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, Half-Moon Bay, CA; The Redlands Bowl, Redlands, CA; The Mug & Brush, Columbus, OH). Carpe Diem has been awarded six transformative grants from the PNC Foundation for their community outreach in Central Ohio.
Carpe Diem has become one of America's premier “indie” string quartets without sacrificing its commitment to the traditional quartet repertoire, and continues to rack up accolades and awards.
Mission Statement:
Forging a new identity for chamber music by championing the music of living composers, undertaking daring and creative projects with other artists and art forms, and promoting music as a healing art.
News
Keep up with recent reviews, concerts, and announcements here!
Avila international music festival
We are excited to announce that, after two long years, we will be touring overseas once again! This summer, we are honored to have been invited to the Avila International Music Festival. Stay tuned for even more travel news, coming soon!
This engagement is supported in part by Mid Atlantic Arts through USArtists International, a program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Trust for Mutual Understanding.
Dances of the yogurt Maker
“…the performances are faultless, as are the production values, and the music itself is well worthy of your time.” ~Colin Clarke, Fanfare Magazine
The New York Times
Listen to Carpe Diem’s performance of “Ashoob” by Reza Vali in The New York Times article “5 Minutes That Will Make You Love String Quartets”
Cherry grove music review
Review of Jonathan Leshnoff: String Quartets and FOur dances
“The Carpe Diem String Quartet provides a bravura performance of these pieces, with its members pouring their energy and musicianship into them, especially in String Quartet No. 4, an obvious masterpiece.” ~ Joel C. Thompson
Reza Vali’s Longing
Read Musicweb International and Gramophone’s reviews of Carpe Deim’s recent collaboration with long-time friend, Reza Vali
Atlanta Audio Club
Reviews Jonathan Leshnoff: String Quartets 1 & 4, Four dances
“Carpe Diem,” in Latin, means “seize the day.” The members of this young quartet do just that (and how!), responding instinctively and with enthusiasm to Leshnoff’s delicious music. As they say in classical circles, “Life is short, so play your encores first.” That might serve to describe the Four Dances for String Quartet (2014).” ~ Phil Muse
Announcing Carpe Diem’s New CD:
Jeff Midkiff: Music for Mandolin and String Quartet
Gold Prize Winner at the Global Music Awards
Columbus proud
Chamber Music Connect
Want to see more chamber music in Columbus? Our region boasts one of the nation’s most vibrant chamber music scenes. Chamber Connect is designed to acquaint you with some of these very talented organizations.