The ensemble played with lithe tempos and lean textures, beautifully balancing cool refinement and intense expressivity.
The New York Times
Discover the Passionate Artistry of the Miró Quartet: An Afternoon of World-Class Chamber Music
Join us for an exceptional afternoon with the Miró Quartet, hailed by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” and celebrated for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” (Cleveland Plain Dealer). For over twenty-five years, this renowned ensemble has captivated audiences across the globe with their dynamic performances and profound musicality. On February 8, at the Uptown Ballroom, immerse yourself in the magic of the Miró Quartet as they continue to redefine the chamber music experience.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the Miró Quartet combines their rich heritage with a bold vision for the future. Their 2023-24 season featured an exciting new collaboration with pianist Lara Downes in their innovative project, Here on Earth. This program explores the wonders of our planet through music, showcasing works from Darius Milhaud’s La Création du Monde—reimagined for piano and string quartet—to a century of evolving cultural expression.
The Miró Quartet’s performances this season will also include the premiere of a reimagined version of Kevin Puts’ Credo with the Naples Philharmonic, and appearances at prestigious venues such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and Premiere Performances in Hong Kong.
Since their formation in 1995, the Miró Quartet has been a cornerstone of the chamber music world, earning first prizes at major competitions like the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Competition. Their dedication to music education is evident in their long-standing role as the quartet-in-residence at the University of Texas at Austin Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music.
The Quartet’s achievements extend beyond the stage with acclaimed recordings and multimedia projects. Their Emmy Award-winning project, Transcendence, merges visual and audio artistry, offering a unique performance of Franz Schubert’s Quartet in G major on rare Stradivarius instruments.
Inspired by the imaginative works of Spanish artist Joan Miró, the quartet brings a surrealist touch to their performances, blending memory, dreams, and fantasy into their music. Their recordings are globally accessible through platforms like Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube, ensuring their extraordinary artistry reaches audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Miró Quartet's electrifying performance. Secure your tickets now for an afternoon of unforgettable chamber music that will resonate with your soul and ignite your imagination.
Reserve your seats today and be inspired by the timeless brilliance of the Miró Quartet!
Join us for an exceptional afternoon with the Miró Quartet, hailed by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” and celebrated for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity” (Cleveland Plain Dealer). For over twenty-five years, this renowned ensemble has captivated audiences across the globe with their dynamic performances and profound musicality. On February 8, at the Uptown Ballroom, immerse yourself in the magic of the Miró Quartet as they continue to redefine the chamber music experience.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the Miró Quartet combines their rich heritage with a bold vision for the future. Their 2023-24 season featured an exciting new collaboration with pianist Lara Downes in their innovative project, Here on Earth. This program explores the wonders of our planet through music, showcasing works from Darius Milhaud’s La Création du Monde—reimagined for piano and string quartet—to a century of evolving cultural expression.
The Miró Quartet’s performances this season will also include the premiere of a reimagined version of Kevin Puts’ Credo with the Naples Philharmonic, and appearances at prestigious venues such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and Premiere Performances in Hong Kong.
Since their formation in 1995, the Miró Quartet has been a cornerstone of the chamber music world, earning first prizes at major competitions like the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Competition. Their dedication to music education is evident in their long-standing role as the quartet-in-residence at the University of Texas at Austin Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music.
The Quartet’s achievements extend beyond the stage with acclaimed recordings and multimedia projects. Their Emmy Award-winning project, Transcendence, merges visual and audio artistry, offering a unique performance of Franz Schubert’s Quartet in G major on rare Stradivarius instruments.
Inspired by the imaginative works of Spanish artist Joan Miró, the quartet brings a surrealist touch to their performances, blending memory, dreams, and fantasy into their music. Their recordings are globally accessible through platforms like Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube, ensuring their extraordinary artistry reaches audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Miró Quartet's electrifying performance. Secure your tickets now for an afternoon of unforgettable chamber music that will resonate with your soul and ignite your imagination.
Reserve your seats today and be inspired by the timeless brilliance of the Miró Quartet!
Artist Biographies
MIRO QUARTET
The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, having performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages. Based in Austin, TX, and thriving on the area’s storied music scene, the Miró takes pride in finding new ways to communicate with audiences of all backgrounds while cultivating the longstanding tradition of chamber music. The Miró celebrates its 25 th anniversary this season, performing a wide range of repertoire that pays homage to the legacy of the string quartet and also looks to the future of chamber music and string quartet playing in the U.S. In honor of the 250 th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, the Quartet concludes its recording cycle of Beethoven’s complete string quartets, with a box set released on Pentatone and performs the composer’s complete string quartets at Chamber Music Northwest. The Miró continues its Archive Project, honoring the American string quartet tradition by recreating historic programs by the Flonzaley, Kneisel, and Kolisch Quartets, with performances at Carnegie’s Weill Hall and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, and in other cities. The Miró also premieres a new work, written for them, by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts at Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Chamber Music Detroit, and Chamber Music Tulsa. Since 2003, the Miró has served as faculty string quartet-in-residence at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Austin. In 2005, the Quartet became the first ensemble ever to be awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant.
