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The Isidore String Quartet: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

The Isidore String Quartet, a name swiftly rising in the world of chamber music, is redefining the genre with their unique blend of tradition and innovation. Known for their commitment to making classical music accessible to all, they have been enchanting audiences worldwide. From their soulful renditions of Haydn and Dvořák to new works by Billy Childs, this New York-based ensemble is on a mission to transform string quartet playing into a shared musical experience. Join us as we delve into the highlights of their recent performances.

Apr 5, 2025
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Apr 13, 2025
Chamber Music Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM · Albuquerque Academy

2. Isidore String Quartet
They are currently the USA’s hippest string quartet export: the Isidore String Quartet. Only three years after its founding, the New York-based ensemble won the 14th Banff Competition, followed by an Avery Fisher Career Grant one year later, catapulting the quartet to the top league of chamber music. The eponymous Isidore is the violinist Isidore Cohen, a former member of the legendary Juilliard String Quartet, in whose spirit the musicians combine tradition and innovation. They consider quartet playing not as an elite artform, but as the medium of an approachable, shared musical experience. In this spirit, they are also protagonists of the project »Music Heals Us«, giving underprivileged people access to classical music. And as if all that weren’t enough, there is the concert program, which combines Mozart’s so-called »Dissonance Quartet« and Dvořák’s Opus 106 with a work by the American jazz musician and composer Billy Childs.
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Jun 4, 2025
Dresdner Musikfestspiele

Dresden · Palais im Großen Garten

3. Isidore String Quartet Jeremy Denk, piano
With their “polished sonority and well-balanced, tightly synchronized ensemble” (Chicago Classical Review), the young Isidore Quartet has swiftly soared to prominence, winning the 2022 Banff Competition and a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant. Now, they present a new work written for them by foremost American composer and Grammy-winning jazz pianist Billy Childs. Jeremy Denk, “a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs” (The New York Times) joins them for Schumann’s expansive Piano Quintet.
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Mar 8, 2026
Shriver Hall Concert Series

Baltimore, MD · Johns Hopkins University

Conclusion
The Isidore String Quartet is at the forefront of a movement to make chamber music accessible and engaging for all. Their recent performances highlight their ability to blend tradition with innovation, creating inclusive musical experiences. As they continue to tour and collaborate with artists like Jeremy Denk, their influence grows, redefining the landscape of modern classical music. With each performance, they invite audiences to explore the timeless beauty of quartet music, proving that classical music is indeed a shared and evolving art form.
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