JACK Quartet
“stylistic range, precision and passion have made [JACK Quartet] one of contemporary music’s indispensable ensembles”
—The New York Times
Christopher Otto (violin) ∙ Austin Wulliman (violin) ∙ John Pickford Richards (viola) ∙ Jay Campbell (cello)
JACK Quartet celebrates their landmark 20th anniversary season in 2024-2025, embarking on their third decade as a pioneering string quartet synchronized in their mission to create an international community through transformative, mind-broadening experiences and close listening.
Through intimate, long-standing relationships with many of today’s most creative voices, JACK Quartet has a prolific commissioning and recording catalog, has been nominated for three GRAMMY® Awards, and is the 2024 recipient of Chamber Music America’s Michael Jaffee Visionary Award.
Upcoming
Christopher Otto: Angelorum Salat, after Rodericus
Composed 2011 / c.1390
Performed at The Greene Space at WQXR on March 14, 2019
String Quartet No. 1 by Catherine Lamb
Presented by the University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program in collaboration with the Center for New Music. Live-streamed on December 2, 2020 from Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall in New York City.
Lines Made by Walking
by John Luther Adams
Performed live by JACK Quartet at Tippet Rise Art Center, August 03, 2019.
Produced in house at Tippet Rise Art Center
Film Director & Cinematographer: Emily Rund
Operators: Emily Rund, Cara Engh
Editor: James B. Joyce
Sound Recording: Monte Nickles, Jim Ruberto, Graeme Martin
Sound Editor: Jim Ruberto
Sound Mastering: Monte Nickles
Photo credits: Shervin Lainez