Quicksilver is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 2011 by violinist Robert Mealy and harpsichordist Avi Stein. The group is based in New York City and has gained a reputation for its innovative and dynamic performances. Robert Mealy is a renowned Baroque violinist who has performed with many of the world's leading early music ensembles. He is also a professor of violin at the Juilliard School and the director of the Historical Performance program at the Yale School of Music. Avi Stein is a harpsichordist and organist who has performed with many of the world's leading early music ensembles. He is also a professor of harpsichord at the Juilliard School and the Historical Performance program at the Yale School of Music. Quicksilver's main members include Robert Mealy and Avi Stein, as well as violinist Julie Andrijeski, viola da gamba player Josh Lee, and cornetto player Nathaniel Cox. The ensemble also collaborates with a number of guest artists, including sopranos Sherezade Panthaki and Molly Quinn, and tenor Aaron Sheehan. Quicksilver has performed at many of the world's leading early music festivals, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Utrecht Early Music Festival. The ensemble has also performed at major concert halls and venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. One of Quicksilver's most notable performances was its 2014 concert at the Boston Early Music Festival, where the ensemble performed a program of music by the Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli. The concert was praised for its virtuosic playing and innovative programming, which included a mix of instrumental and vocal music. Quicksilver has also received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. The ensemble's debut album, "Stile Moderno: New Music from the Seventeenth Century," was named one of the top classical albums of 2014 by The New York Times. The ensemble's second album, "Fantasticus: Extravagant and Virtuosic Music from the German Seventeenth Century," was named one of the top classical albums of 2016 by The New York Times. In addition to its performances and recordings, Quicksilver is also committed to education and outreach. The ensemble regularly gives masterclasses and workshops for students and young musicians, and has collaborated with a number of educational institutions, including the Juilliard School and the Yale School of Music. Overall, Quicksilver is a dynamic and innovative ensemble that has gained a reputation for its virtuosic playing and innovative programming. With its commitment to education and outreach, the ensemble is also helping to inspire the next generation of early music performers and enthusiasts.

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