The Balourdet Quartet is celebrated for its vibrant energy, technical precision, and emotional depth, offering fresh interpretations of both classical masterpieces and contemporary works. Their close-knit collaboration and innovative approach earned them the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award from Chamber Music America.

With over 70 concerts per season, recent highlights include debuts at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls. The Quartet has also been named the first-ever Quartet-in-Residence at the Seattle Chamber Music Society and completed residencies at Indiana University and New England Conservatory.
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Prizewinners at the Banff International String Quartet Competition, and Gold Medalists in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Balourdet has consistently earned accolades for its musical excellence.

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