The Calidore String Quartet is a classical music ensemble that has been making waves in the music industry since its founding in 2010. The quartet is composed of violinists Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, violist Jeremy Berry, and cellist Estelle Choi. The group has been praised for its technical prowess, musical sensitivity, and innovative programming. The Calidore String Quartet was founded in Los Angeles, California, where the members met while studying at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. The quartet takes its name from the Spanish word "calido," which means warm and passionate. The group's founding members were Jeffrey Myers, Ryan Meehan, and Estelle Choi. Jeremy Berry joined the group in 2015, replacing former violist Luke Fleming. The Calidore String Quartet has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting young ensembles in the classical music world. The group has won numerous awards and accolades, including the 2016 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, the 2017 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, and the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant. The quartet has also been named the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, and has been featured on NPR's "Performance Today" and "From the Top." The Calidore String Quartet has performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall, and the Berlin Konzerthaus. The group has also appeared at major music festivals, such as the Edinburgh International Festival, the Verbier Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. One of the Calidore String Quartet's most notable performances was at the 2016 BBC Proms, where the group performed Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132. The performance was praised by critics for its "intense emotional power" and "technical brilliance." The quartet has also performed with some of the world's leading musicians, including pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and cellist David Finckel. The Calidore String Quartet is known for its innovative programming, which often includes works by contemporary composers alongside more traditional repertoire. The group has commissioned and premiered works by composers such as Caroline Shaw, Hannah Lash, and Andrew Norman. The quartet's debut album, "Resilience," features works by Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, and Janáček, as well as a new work by Caroline Shaw. In addition to their performances, the members of the Calidore String Quartet are committed to music education and outreach. The group has worked with young musicians through programs such as the Music Academy of the West and the Colburn School, and has also performed in schools and community centers across the United States. The Calidore String Quartet's success can be attributed to the group's exceptional musicianship, innovative programming, and commitment to music education and outreach. The quartet's members have been praised for their technical skill, musical sensitivity, and ability to connect with audiences. With a bright future ahead of them, the Calidore String Quartet is sure to continue making waves in the classical music world.

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