Turtle Island Quartet

Turtle Island Quartet: A Bold Force in Chamber Music

Over the past 40 years, the Turtle Island Quartet has been an inimitable force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings. The two-time Grammy winners have gained notice for fusing the classical quartet aesthetic with contemporary American musical styles, devising a performance practice that honors both.

Collaborations and Notable Works

Their talent has been displayed in their work with major motion pictures, TV and radio credits such as the Today Show, All Things Considered, Prairie Home Companion, and Morning Edition. They have collaborated with famed artists such as trumpeter Terence Blanchard, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, guitar legends such as Leo Kottke and the Assad brothers, and The Manhattan Transfer.

Recognition

It is why legendary cellist Yo Yo Ma has proclaimed the Turtle Island Quartet to be a unified voice that truly breaks new ground, authentic and passionate, a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today.