Carpe Diem String Quartet Tickets

The Carpe Diem String Quartet (CDSQ) brings a dynamic blend of classical precision and contemporary curiosity to stages across the country. Founded in 2005 in Columbus, Ohio, this vibrant ensemble currently features Sam Weiser, Marisa Ishikawa, Korine Fujiwara, and Ariana Nelson for the 2024–25 season. Known for their adventurous repertoire—ranging from canonical masterworks to living composers—the quartet collaborates with artists beyond the traditional quartet world and engages deeply with audiences through education and outreach. Secure your seats for upcoming performances and experience a chamber music experience that feels both intimate and expansive.

CDSQ’s journey includes a Grammy nomination run in 2009 and an impressive string of six PNC Foundation ArtsAlive outreach grants, underlining their commitment to community engagement and artistic excellence. Their discography features the complete Sergei Taneyev string quartet cycles on Naxos, alongside contemporary works by Leshnoff, Vali, Wolosoff, Smoot, Fujiwara, and others. Upcoming highlights for 2025 include Interconnected at Carnegie Hall on February 27, 2025 and participation in the 15 for 15 Commissioning Project, along with the ongoing Seize the Music series in Central Ohio. Follow CDSQ for updates on tours, collaborations, and new releases via their official site and social channels.