Violist

Praised for their “tremendous variety of color” (The Strad) and the “cohesion and intonation one might expect from an ensemble twice their age” (Third Coast Review), the American-Canadian-Taiwanese Callisto Quartet has quickly risen to international acclaim as one of the most accomplished quartets of their generation. Since their inception in 2016, the Callisto Quartet has garnered top prizes in nearly every major international chamber music competition. Grand Prize winners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and Second Prize Winners of the Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Callisto Quartet has also taken home prizes from the Bordeaux, Melbourne, and Wigmore Hall competitions. The Callisto Quartet maintains a busy touring schedule, appearing across Europe, Australia, Central America, and North America at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Wigmore Hall. The Callisto Quartet frequently appears at premier music festivals, including the Ravinia Festival, La Jolla Music Society Summerfest, Caramoor Center, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Emilia Romagna Festival, Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland, Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, McGill International String Quartet Academy, and Prussia Cove IMS.

Callisto Quartet

Maverick Concert Hall

Praised for their “lush intensity and bravado,” and “cohesion and intonation one might expect from an ensemble twice their age,” this American-Canadian ensemble brings together four musicians who share a passion for offering chamber music to audiences around the world. The Callisto Quartet has garnered top prizes in nearly every major international chamber music competition and has been hailed by audiences across the globe. They are currently the Fellowship Quartet in Residence at Yale University.

The 222

The renowned American-Canadian Callisto Quartet performs a concert of works by Shepherd School of Music Professor of Composition Richard Lavenda.

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Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music with the Callisto Quartet at the beautiful Caramoor in Katonah, NY, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 7:00pm. Set in the picturesque Spanish Courtyard, this event promises to be a memorable experience for chamber music enthusiasts.

The Callisto Quartet, praised for their "intensity and bravado" as well as the "cohesion and intonation one might expect from an ensemble twice their age" (Third Coast Review), has quickly risen to prominence since their formation in 2016 at the Cleveland Institute of Music. They have achieved top honors in prestigious competitions, including the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition. Their current role as the Fellowship Quartet-in-Residence at Yale University, along with previous residencies at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain, underscores their exceptional talent and dedication to their craft.

For this special performance, the quartet will present a program featuring W.A. Mozart's String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat major, K428, and Franz Schubert's String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D.810 "Death and the Maiden." These pieces showcase the depth and breadth of the quartet's musicality and promise to deliver an evening of stirring and emotive performances.

The Callisto Quartet comprises Cameron Daly and Gregory Lewis on violin, Eva Kennedy on viola, and Hannah Moses on cello. Their collective artistry and individual talents come together to create performances that are both dynamic and nuanced.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the originally scheduled Ivalas Quartet will not perform. However, the Callisto Quartet, Caramoor’s 2020-22 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence, is set to captivate audiences with their exceptional performance. Rest assured, all tickets and seat selections will be honored as planned.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the sublime beauty of chamber music under the stars at Caramoor. For tickets and more information, please visit our website or call the box office at 914.232.1252.

Violist

Eva Kennedy

Events

Past events

Aug 2, 2026

Callisto Quartet · Maverick Concerts

Oct 11, 2024

Callisto Quartet · 222

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in String Quartet No. 19 by Mozart

Maverick Concerts

Viola in String Quartet No. 1 in G minor by Grieg

Maverick Concerts

Viola in String Quartet No. 5 by Schickele

Maverick Concerts

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