The Momenta Quartet

The Momenta Quartet brings an adventurous musical spirit to Hancock, pairing contemporary works with compelling music from the recent and distant past. Whether illuminating a familiar masterwork or introducing audiences to a bold new voice, these four musicians approach every score with equal curiosity, precision, and expressive energy.

About the Momenta Quartet

Momenta — the plural of momentum — captures the spirit of four musicians moving toward a common goal. Based in New York City, the Momenta Quartet has premiered more than 200 works, collaborated with over 250 living composers, and been praised by The New York Times for its “diligence, curiosity and excellence.” The ensemble has appeared at the Library of Congress, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery, and Columbia University’s Miller Theatre, and has held residencies at universities and conservatories throughout the United States. Its recordings include Similar Motion and the critically acclaimed Alvin Singleton: Four String Quartets. The quartet features violinists Emilie-Anne Gendron and Alex Shiozaki, violist Stephanie Griffin, and cellist Michael Haas.