Chamber Music Cincinnati 2026-27 Season
2026-27 Season Overview
Two of the BBC’s “ten greatest string quartet ensembles of all time.” Only five are still active.
- A third closes our current season on April 14.
The only active six-time Gramophone winning string quartet.
- The most respected classical music magazine asks, “Is this the greatest string quartet ever?”
The most important contemporary string quartet, 12-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner.
- Now in their 53rd season, the New York Times raved about their most recent Carnegie Hall concert.
The most popular European string quartet in America on their only U.S. tour next season.
- A two-time Gramophone Award winner and Musical America Ensemble of the Year.
Winners of top 2022 North American and British string quartet competitions.
- Experience the future of American and European chamber music in a single season.
One of the world’s great cellists, described by Gramophone as “a master at his craft.”
- Entire U.S. tour proceeds dedicated to the people of the Ukraine.
Bottom Line: This could be our most exciting season ever!
The leading contemporary string quartet and one of the BBC’s “ten greatest string quartets of all time.”
Jean-Guihen Queyras with Alexandre Tharaud
“A master at his craft.” – Gramophone
Isidore String Quartet with Sterling Elliott
America’s hottest young quartet. After winning the 2022 Banff Competition, they play up to 100 concerts per season.
A two-time Gramophone Award winner and Musical America “Ensemble of the Year.”
The only active six-time Gramophone Award winner. One of the BBC’s “ten greatest string quartets of all time.”
Won London’s International String Quartet Competition in 2022. “At the forefront of a new wave of brilliant young string quartets.” – The STRAD