The Ehnes Quartet is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2010. The quartet is named after its founder and first violinist, James Ehnes, who is a renowned Canadian violinist. The other members of the quartet are Amy Schwartz Moretti (second violin), Richard O'Neill (viola), and Edward Arron (cello). The Ehnes Quartet has quickly become one of the most sought-after string quartets in the world. The quartet has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Wigmore Hall in London. The quartet has also performed at major music festivals, such as the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. The Ehnes Quartet has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. In 2016, the quartet won the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional talent and promise. The quartet has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance. The Ehnes Quartet's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from the works of Haydn and Mozart to contemporary composers such as John Adams and Philip Glass. The quartet is known for their technical precision and their ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music they perform. James Ehnes, the founder and first violinist of the quartet, is one of the most respected violinists of his generation. He has won numerous awards for his solo performances, including a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (with Orchestra) in 2008. Ehnes is also a sought-after chamber musician and has performed with some of the world's leading ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Tokyo String Quartet. Amy Schwartz Moretti, the second violinist of the quartet, is also a highly respected musician. She has performed as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Moretti is also a dedicated teacher and has served on the faculty of several prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School and the Eastman School of Music. Richard O'Neill, the violist of the quartet, is a two-time Grammy Award winner and one of the most sought-after violists in the world. He has performed as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. O'Neill is also a dedicated chamber musician and has performed with some of the world's leading ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Seoul String Quartet. Edward Arron, the cellist of the quartet, is also a highly respected musician. He has performed as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Arron is also a dedicated chamber musician and has performed with some of the world's leading ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert. The Ehnes Quartet has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of the complete string quartets of Beethoven. The quartet's recordings have received numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award nomination for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance.

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