UI String Quartet Residency Program

The UI String Quartet Residency Program continues a long tradition of fostering the highest level of string quartet playing and chamber music instruction at the University of Iowa.

Each year, this exciting program brings nationally recognized string quartets to the University of Iowa School of Music for extended residences. This model is the first of its kind and continues to generate a buzz on the national chamber music scene.

Visit uisqrp.music.uiowa.edu to learn more about the program, discover past residencies, and explore opportunities to engage with these guest artists.

Events

Schumann Quartet

Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:30pm

Hancher Auditorium

The three Schumann brothers — Erik (violin), Ken (violin), and Mark (cello) — and violist Veit Hertenstein bring an abundance of energy and spontaneity to everything they play.

Telegraph Quartet

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:30pm

Voxman Music Building

Telegraph Quartet The University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program presents the Telegraph Quartet, performing the Music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Kenji Bunch, and Mieczysław Weinberg. The award-winning Telegraph Quartet, which the San Francisco Chronicle describes as having “soulfulness, tonal beauty and intelligent attention to detail” and being “an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape,” is presented by the University of Iowa on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The concert...

Ariel Quartet with Orion Weiss, piano

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:30pm

Voxman Music Building

Ariel Quartet with Orion Weiss, piano The University of Iowa String Quarter Residency Program presents the Ariel Quarter with Orion Weiss, piano. Learn more about the performers here: https://www.arielquartet.com/ https://www.orionweiss.com/ This concert is free and open to the public.