In the stories that lie between seemingly disparate works, we find a thread of humanity, love, suffering, and life. A Beo concert starts there; the music says the rest.
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“This is an ensemble whose music making speaks to the heart as well as the mind”
“[Beo String Quartet] is the next step for those looking to up their game...”
BIOGRAPHY
Equally comfortable with the classics and contemporary music, Beo String Quartet specializes in crafting concerts that illuminate the effective and moving paiiriing of distinct genres within chamber music. Having performed 40+ world premieres, recent collaborations include work with Richard Danielpour, Joel Hoffman, Missy Mazzoli, Marc Mellits, Charles Nichols, Gabriela Ortiz, and Pamela Z. Beo’s original works combine staging that employs electronics, pre-recorded music, video projections, live sound processing, and spatial audio manipulation with virtuosic quartet writing in a variety of styles. Ranging from Haydn Recycled (in which the “Emperor” Quartet is gradually recomposed) to socially-conscious works like 19-20 and triggerLand, Beo’s original works show the potential of a 21-century string quartet to fully integrate with the classics.
In demand as recording artists, Beo founded NeuKraft Records, allowing the ensemble to produce its recording commissions, original albums, and live-streamed events using state-of-the-art equipment in a new, custom-built studio.
“...the program was so inventive, and gave our patrons a fresh take on the string quartet. It can be a challenge to present concerts that combine classical and contemporary music on one bill, [Beo String Quartet] brought the audience along with them completely.”
“As an outstanding advocate for both classical and contemporary string quartet music, their top-notch performance standards...and friendly spirits make them a very rare find.”
“Often, the point of one of our own works—even when heavy on the tech—is to highlight the beauty and growing relevance of the acoustic string quartet.”