Meet the Finalists

2016 Young Chamber Musicians Competition Finalists Bios

19-24 Age Group

Onyx Quartet

Onyx Quartet

 

Musicians: Genevive Smelser, Michael Siess, Noah Krauss and Spencer Ingersoll

The Onyx Quartet formed at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) in 2015. The ensemble is part of CIM’s Intensive Quartet Seminar and has studied with nationally-recognized groups such as the Jupiter Quartet and the Cavani Quartet.

Von Quartet

Von Quartet

 

Musicians: Jisun Lee, Joanne Yesol Choi, Ursula Steele and Gudbjartur Hakonarson

The Von Quartet is comprised of musicians from across the globe – Iceland, South Korea, Canada, and the United States. Formed in the fall of 2014, the ensemble is this year’s quartet-in- residence at the University of Indiana Jacobs School of Music, where they are all pursuing their undergraduate degrees.

14-18 Age Group

Chimera Quartet

Chimera Quartet

 

Musicians: Cameron Alan-Lee, Geneva Lewis, Tomsen Su and Emma Wernig

Formed at the beginning of September 2015, the Chimera Quartet is made up of students from The Colburn School in Los Angeles. The ensemble currently serves as the Honors Quartet in Colburn’s Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Program.

Noctis Quartet

Noctis Quartet

 

Musicians: Kevin Zhu, Chase Park, Andrew Kim and Jacob van der Sloot

The New York-based Noctis Quartet – its name taken from the Latin word for “night” – was first formed in September of 2015 out of a mutual love for chamber music. Working together largely after the sun sets, the ensemble spends their evenings performing together.