2012-2013

“Chatham Baroque rocks, dude.” - San Antonio Express-News

​ One of America’s most popular and virtuosic early music ensembles, Chatham Baroque enthralls audiences with dazzling technique and inspiring artistry. The five musicians perform with baroque violin, viola da gamba, theorbo, baroque guitar, and percussion.

“There are hundreds of fine string quartets in the world, but the Tokyo is the cream!” - Bristol Evening Post

​A supreme chamber ensemble performing on the renowned “Paganini Quartet” of Stradivari’s instruments, the Tokyo String Quartet has captivated audiences and critics for 42 years. This season is their final tour with the two remaining Japanese founding members.

“… awe-inspiring …” - NYC.com

Trained in New York and Paris, these talented and passionate young musicians represent the best of an international generation, performing to great acclaim on three continents. Their engaging programs feature great music from classical to contemporary masters.

“… an exciting young ensemble with a bright future …” — Edward Dusinberre, Takacs Quartet

​The Tesla Quartet is a rising star among young American string quartets. Formed at Juilliard and mentored by the renowned Takacs Quartet, they play with great energy, insight, and imagination. Grammy-nominated composer Carter Pann will join the quartet in an extended residency for community and educational outreach in Tulsa. Chamber Music Tulsa is proud to host the Tesla Quartet and composer Carter Pann in a week-long residency we’re calling Love Letters from Tesla.  This new program includes 13 community performances in addition to our regular concerts.  From schools to hospitals to the Downtown Public Library, you can read the full performance schedule here.

“… as sleek and elegant as an Armani suit”  - Strad Magazine

​Artists-in-residence in Milan and at the Academy Santa Cecilia in Rome, Quartetto di Cremona enjoys an international reputation for artistic and thoughtful interpretations of repertoire from classical to contemporary. For their first US tour, this exciting quartet performs rarely heard gems from great Italian composers.

“… one of the best ensembles in the world …” - The Globe and Mail, Toronto

​Canada’s Gryphon Trio is one of the world’s preeminent piano trios known for highly refined and dynamic performances.  In concerts with varied repertoire and styles, traditional formats, and modern-day multimedia, the Gryphons are committed to redefining chamber music for the 21st century.