Poiesis Quartet

at   Following their Caramoor debut in the Fall, the Poiesis Quartet returns with another program that showcases their fresh take on chamber music. Formed at Oberlin in 2022 and now based in Cincinnati, this award-winning ensemble has quickly gained national attention, with honors including the Grand Prizes at the 2025 Banff International String Quartet and the 2023 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competitions, and joining the Concert Artists Guild roster in 2024. Known for their rich, cohesive sound and adventurous programming, the quartet breathes new life into classical masterworks while amplifying bold, contemporary voices. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of today’s most compelling young string quartets. As part of our mission, we are delighted to offer free tickets for ages 18 & under. Please use discretion when bringing children to Caramoor events. Adults must accompany children at all times. Program  MICHI WIANCKO: To Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores  ELEANOR ALBERGA: String Quartet No. 2  BÉLA BARTÓK: String Quartet No. 5  About the Artists Poiesis Quartet An “ensemble to watch” (Hyde Park Herald), the Poiesis Quartet is the 1st Prize and Commission Prize winners of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. In 2023, they were named the Grand Prize, Gold Medal, and Lift Every Voice prize winners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, as well as Gold Medal and BIPOC Prize at the 2023 St. Paul String Quartet Competition. In May 2024, Poiesis joined the Concert Artists Guild roster for North American management as winners of the Louis and Susan Meisel Competition.  As an ensemble passionate about new music, the October 2024 release of their debut album as we are on the Bright Shiny Things label featured world premiere recordings of works by Clint Needham and Richard Stout in collaboration with mezzo-soprano Nancy Maultsby. For the 2024-25 season, Poiesis served as the ensemble-in-residence of concertnova, a Cincinnati-based collective which presents multi-sensorial and interdisciplinary concert experiences. Poiesis is passionate about expanding the string quartet repertoire and has presented world premieres of works by Brian Raphael Nabors, Kitty Brazelton, and Cara Haxo. Their commission of String Quartet No. 7 by Chinese-Canadian composer Kevin Lau will receive its world premiere at the Chautauqua Institution in July 2025. Additionally, in 2026, they are excited to present a concert featuring the world premieres of newly commissioned works by five young LGBTQ+ Composers of Color at Oberlin Conservatory.  The name Poiesis is derived from the ancient Greek word ποιεῖν, which means “to make,” specifically, to create something that has not existed before. Poiesis seeks to program music of all styles and genres with an emphasis on platforming works by emerging and underrepresented composers, creating unique moments of synchronicity and verve in each performance. To learn more about Poiesis Quartet,...