Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem String Quartet is quickly becoming the premiere American "Indie" string quartet. The group performs the classical string quartet repertoire, but their musical passion has led them down the paths of Gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music. Collaborations that showcase Carpe Diem's outside-the-box programs include concerts with Graeme Boone, banjo; Peter Soave, accordion/ bandoneon; and Willy Porter, guitarist and songwriter. Their inventive school and outreach programs even make use of video game songs, along with TV and movie theme music such as "The Simpsons."

Recent projects include "Montana," a new work written by quartet member and Montana native Korine Fujiwara, which draws on the composer's roots in improvisational folk fiddling and never fails to leave audiences wowed.

Carpe Diem's latest disc was selected for the 2009 Grammy Awards Entry List in no fewer than four categories: Best Classical Album, Best Chamber Music Performance, Best New Artist, and Best Engineered Album-Classical.

Carpe Diem String Quartet, in residence at Ohio Wesleyan University, is an exciting group that has captured the imagination of audiences, the respect of critics, and is becoming one of the most versatile ensembles of their generation. Carpe Diem has earned critical acclaim with innovative programs, electrifying performances, and a passion for audience engagement.

This season, Carpe Diem continues several ambitious projects, including the complete recordings of the nine string quartets of Sergey Taneyev on the Naxos label. The quartet continues its collaboration with Columbus Dance Theater. Their joint project, "The String Machine," was aired by WOSU-PBS television. Carpe Diem has created an exciting program with international accordion and bandoneon performer Peter Soave, "¡Viva Piazzolla!" This program was featured at the prestigious Fontana Music Festival. This season, Carpe Diem is launching a dynamic new concert series in Columbus called "Seize the Music."













				the Carpe Diem String Quartet A classical string quartet that rocks? Yes! Carpe Diem String Quartet is quickly becoming the premiere American "Indie" string quartet. The group performs the classical string quartet repertoire, but their musical passion has led them down the paths of Gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music. Collaborations that showcase Carpe Diem's outside-the-box programs include concerts with Graeme Boone, banjo; Peter Soave, accordion/ bandoneon; and Willy Porter, guitarist and songwriter. Their inventive school and outreach programs even make use of video game songs, along with TV and movie theme music such as "The Simpsons." Recent projects include "Montana," a new work written by quartet member and Montana native Korine Fujiwara, which draws on the composer's roots in improvisational folk fiddling and never fails to leave audiences wowed. Carpe Diem's latest disc was selected for the 2009 Grammy Awards Entry List in no fewer than four categories: Best Classical Album, Best Chamber Music Performance, Best New Artist, and Best Engineered Album-Classical. Carpe Diem String Quartet, in residence at Ohio Wesleyan University, is an exciting group that has captured the imagination of audiences, the respect of critics, and is becoming one of the most versatile ensembles of their generation. Carpe Diem has earned critical acclaim with innovative programs, electrifying performances, and a passion for audience engagement. This season, Carpe Diem continues several ambitious projects, including the complete recordings of the nine string quartets of Sergey Taneyev on the Naxos label. The quartet continues its collaboration with Columbus Dance Theater. Their joint project, "The String Machine," was aired by WOSU-PBS television. Carpe Diem has created an exciting program with international accordion and bandoneon performer Peter Soave, "¡Viva Piazzolla!" This program was featured at the prestigious Fontana Music Festival. This season, Carpe Diem is launching a dynamic new concert series in Columbus called "Seize the Music." BACK TO TOP
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