Carpe Diem String Quartet, in residence at Ohio Wesleyan University, is an exciting group that has captured the imagination of audiences, the respect of critics, and is becoming one of the most versatile ensembles of its generation. Carpe Diem has earned critical acclaim with innovative programs, electrifying performances, and a passion for audience engagement.

Recent projects include a newly completed recording of “Songs without Words” written expressly for Carpe Diem by composer Bruce Wolosoff. These energetic, refreshing and accessible pieces are based on popular music, and will be available in 2009. Carpe Diem continues recording the nine string quartets of Sergey Taneyev on the Naxos label. The first CD of this series was selected for the 51st Grammy Awards Entry List (2009) in four categories: Best Classical Album, Best Chamber Music Performance, Best New Artist, and Best Engineered Album-Classical. This season, Carpe Diem is launching a dynamic new concert series in Columbus called “Seize the Music.” Upcoming concerts include tours to NYC, Texas, Colorado, the Mid-West, and Russia. This year, Carpe Diem will be performing at the OWU ·//· NOW music festival, featuring music of Peter Schickele, and the world premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s “Edelmann” quartet. The quartet will also be participating in the contemporary music festival at Ohio State University, performing Jennifer Higdon’s “Sky Quartet”.

The quartet continues its collaborative work with Columbus Dance Theater, and with international Accordion and Bandoneon performer Peter Soave.