These artists bring a shared depth of training, wide-ranging recital experience, and a collaborative spirit that defines ASQ’s ensemble sound. Their combined voices balance clarity, warmth, and precision across intimate venues and concert halls.
Residencies and recognition
ASQ has held influential residencies at the Aspen Music Festival since 1974 and at the Manhattan School of Music since 1984, enriching their performance culture and expanding outreach to aspiring musicians. The quartet’s excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards—the Coleman Competition and the Naumburg Award, both earned in 1975—signaling a long-standing contribution to American chamber music.
Awards and critical acclaim
Argentina Critics’ Association named ASQ the best foreign chamber ensemble in 2017, reflecting international appreciation for their artistic maturity and interpretive insight.
Notable collaborations
Beyond their core quartet activities, ASQ has engaged in cross-genre collaborations that connect poetry, prose, and music. Projects include Phil Klay and Tom Sleigh’s Lyric in the Time of War, as well as Salman Rushdie collaborating with Paul Cantelon — performances that showcase the quartet’s versatility and willingness to partner with contemporary writers and composers.
2025 tour highlights
ASQ’s 2025 schedule showcases a dynamic range of venues from festival stages to intimate recital spaces. The tour opens with Portillo Music Festival in Chile (January 18–31, 2025) and continues with a robust US itinerary from February through October 2025, featuring engagements at New York’s Manhattan School of Music, Corpus Christi, Fort Myers, Cooperstown, Lancaster, Music Mountain, Red Bank, and more. Whether revisiting beloved cycles or presenting new repertoire, ASQ invites audiences to experience their refined ensemble voice live.
For fans and concertgoers on the Gold Coast, ASQ offers a compelling program that blends traditional quartet literature with contemporary creativity. Secure your seats early to catch the quartet in person and enjoy the depth of interpretation that only a seasoned, trusted ensemble can deliver.
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