Biography

Adrian Steele  -  violin
Phoenix Avalon  -  violin
Devon Moore  -  viola
Joshua McClendon  -  cello

The Isidore String Quartet, formed just six years ago, is based in New York City and is heavily influenced by the iconic Juilliard String Quartet. The four musicians began as an ensemble at the Juilliard School, and, following a break during the global pandemic reconvened in the summer of 2021. The Isidore Quartet’s prizes and awards include First Prize at the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022 and the Avery Fisher Career Grant the following year. The Banff triumph brought extensive tours of North America and Europe, a two-year appointment as the Peak Fellowship Ensemble-in-Residence at Southern Methodist University in Dallas (2023-24), and a two-week residency at the Banff Centre, including a professionally produced recording. Beyond the concert hall, the Quartet has worked with Project: Music Heals Us, which provides encouragement, education, and healing to marginalized communities like the elderly, disabled, incarcerated, and homeless who have limited access to high-quality live music performances. The name Isidore recognizes the ensemble’s musical connection to the Juilliard Quartet, one of whose early members was the legendary violinist Isidore Cohen. In addition, the Quartet acknowledges a shared affection for a certain libation: legend has it that a Greek monk named Isidore concocted the first genuine vodka recipe for the Grand Duchy of Moscow! LMMC debut.

Robert Markow

https://www.isidorestringquartet.com/

Notes

Programme notes will be available two weeks before the concert.