November 9, 2025
American String Quartet
“Luxurious, beautifully sculptured performances” – The New York Times
Internationally recognized as one of the world's finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in the most important concert halls worldwide.
Program
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F Minor, Opus 95, "Serioso"
Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Opus 110
Antonín DVORAK String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Opus 96, "American"
Past concerts from this season:
March 22, 2026
Balourdet Quartet
Program
Franz SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 12 in C Minor, D. 703, "Quartettsatz"
Maurice RAVEL String Quartet in F Major
Johannes BRAHMS String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat Major, Opus 67
“Absolute musical perfection… full, robust sound… impeccable balance” – The Boston Musical Intelligencer
The Balourdet Quartet received the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition as well as the top prize in the 2021 Premio Paolo Borciani in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The group also received the Gold Medal in the 2020 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Gold Medal and Audience Award at the 2021 Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition, and the Second Prize in the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition.
Program
Felix MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Opus 12
Joan TOWER String Quartet No. 7
Second-half Piece To Be Determined
April 26, 2026
Cassatt String Quartet
"The Cassatt String Quartet is certainly one of the great ensembles of our age." – Concerto Net
Hailed for its “mighty rapport and relentless commitment,” the Cassatt String Quartet has performed throughout the world for four decades, with appearances at Alice Tully Hall and Weill Recital Hall; Tanglewood Music Center; the Kennedy Center; Théâtre des Champs-Élysées; Centro National de las Artes; Maeda Hall; and Beijing’s Central Conservatory. The Cassatt is a treasured Treetops CMS favorite!
Program
Franz Joseph HAYDN String Quartet in G Major, Opus 33, "Russian"
Joaquín GUTIÉRREZ HERAS Clarinet Quintet
Franz SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor,
Opus 29, No. 1, D. 804, "Rosamunde"
May 17, 2026
Terra String Quartet
with Oskar Espina Ruiz
"Elegant and perfectly paced, the hushed opening of the Adagio near perfect.” -- Seen and Heard International
Top prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux, 2025 Wigmore Hall, 2023 Melbourne, and 2023 Osaka International String Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young ensemble based in New York City. Praised for their "remarkable maturity and musicality" and "superb ensemble playing" (Hyde Park Herald, Chicago), these four musicians are known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire.