First Prize Winners at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in 2018, the Esmé Quartet are equally at ease in the classical masterworks as in contemporary repertoire. Formed in Germany, the quartet quickly gained international recognition for its mesmerizing performances. The Esme Quartet is currently based in San Francisco, as the ensemble in residence at SF Performances and on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.esme quartet
“It was the Esme’s monumental Schubert Quartet that was the Michelin-starred meal.”
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News for the 2025-26 season
We are pleased to share that for the 2025-26 season, we will be the Ensemble in Residence for SF Performances, engaging with the community through a series of concerts. In this first season, we will present four Saturday morning concerts, hosted by lecturer Robert Greenberg, exploring Schubert, through four of his string quartets and the cello quintet.
Looking ahead to March next year, we are excited to make our New York debut recital at the Frick Collection. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2026, we are also preparing a series of special projects to celebrate a decade of musical journeys and collaborations. Among these is our third CD album (label Alpha Classics) scheduled for release in mid-2026, featuring repertoire by Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Korean American composer Juri Seo. Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events.
Thank you for your support and interest. We look forward to sharing these meaningful moments with you!