Calder Quartet
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Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Contemporary, classical |
Occupation(s) | Chamber ensemble |
Years active | 1998-present |
Members | Benjamin Jacobson, violin Andrew Bulbrook, violin Jonathan Moerschel, viola Eric Byers, cello |
Website | www |
The Calder Quartet (CQ) is a string quartet based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1998 at the University of Southern California, the group takes its name from American sculptor Alexander Calder. The ensemble is currently composed of its founding members, including violinists Benjamin Jacobson and Tereza Stanislav, violist Jonathan Moerschel, and cellist Eric Byers. Los Angeles Times music critic, Mark Swed called the CQ "one of America's great string quartets."[1] In 2014, the CQ was awarded one of Lincoln Center's prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grants for "professional assistance and recognition to talented instrumentalists who the Recommendation Board and Executive Committee believe have great potential."[2][3]
History
The Calder Quartet formed at the University of Southern California’s
In 2017 the quartet signed an exclusive global recording contract with PENTATONE.[8] CQ's first album for the label will focus on Beethoven quartets.
Violinist Tereza Stanislav joined the quartet in 2019 replacing Andrew Bulbrook who was an original member of the quartet since its inception in 1998.
Calder Performing Arts Organization
On September 14, 2011 the Calder Quartet launched a nonprofit called the Calder Performing Arts Organization (CPAO)
Commissions, premieres, and appearances
The Calder Quartet has commissioned or premiered more than 30 works from established and emerging composers, including
Classical recordings
Album Title | Label |
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Calder Quartet: Ravel, Ades, and Mozart | Self-published |
Mozart Piano Concerti K. 414, 415, and 449 with Anne-Marie McDermott | Bridge Records |
The Edge of Light, Gloria Cheng & Calder Quartet | Harmonia Mundi |
The Chamber Works of Christopher Rouse | E1-Transfiguration |
Terry Riley: Early String Chamber Music (self-release, limited edition of 75 vinyl records created by Dave Muller) | 75 Records |
Eclectic Currents | Pentatone |
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Film and television scores
Calder Quartet can be heard on film and television soundtracks including
See also
References
- ^ "Carlsbad Music Festival turns 10 with a packed weekend of concerts". LA Times. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Avery Fisher Career Grants". Lincoln Center. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ "String of High Notes for Pianist". New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "About the Calder Quartet". Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "Calder Quartet wins 2009 CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming". Alliance Artist Management. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "About the Carlsbad Music Festival". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Strad Magazine, March 2013: Calder Quartet". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Calder Quartet signs exclusive recording contract with Pentatone". The Strad. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
- ^ "Calder Performing Arts Organization at Guidestar". Guidestar. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Avoiding 'Moderato' Becomes a Style". New York Times. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "Edinburgh International Festival: Calder Quartet". BBC. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Morning Becomes Eclectic: Calder Quartet". KCRW. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Traveling Through Time and Memory, Thanks to Adès and Beethoven". New York Times. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Vampire Weekend Keyboardist to Debut New 'Boys Like Us' Project in Highland Park [MP3]". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ "The Calder Quartet is always ready to stretch boundaries". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "Calder Quartet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art". New York Daily News. Retrieved 30 September 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Close Quarters: The Calder Quartet brings L.A. style to the Met Museum". The New Yorker. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Lavender Diamond with the Calder Quartet". Lavender Diamond. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "The Naked and Famous: In Rolling Waves". Discogs. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Calder Quartet Albums". Calder Quartet. Archived from the original on 10 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ ""Ruby Sparks" Soundtrack Credits". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Calder Quartet Filmography at Moviefone". Moviefone. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "HBO, 'Behind The Candelabra' Lead Creative Arts Emmy Awards; Bob Newhart, Dan Bucatinsky, Melissa Leo, Carrie Preston, Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn, 'Undercover Boss', 'South Park' & Tony Awards Among Winners". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
Further reading
- Party hard with the Calder Quartet | Tom Service | Music | theguardian.com
- 'How Sweet the Sound' gospel competition; Calder Quartet; Left Bank Quartet
- Review: Jacaranda gives an important concert featuring Peter Eotvos – Los Angeles Times
- Moravian singer enchants in collaboration with string quartet | cleveland.com