Considered “Simply the best there is” by the Boston Globe, the critically acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet is one of the most sought after string quartets in the world, each season performing over 100 concerts of classical and contemporary literature across three continents. Audiences and critics alike have championed the Borromeo Quartet’s revealing explorations of Beethoven, Brahms, Bartók, and Ligeti, and its affinity for making challenging repertoire approachable. They perform regularly in the world’s most illustrious concert halls, including the Gardner Museum, where they maintain a residency and appear several times each season. Past seasons have brought the Borromeo Quartet’s explorations of Schoenberg’s complete string quartets; this season they play Brahms’ string sextets with violist Liz Freivogel and cellist Daniel McDonough, members of the Jupiter String Quartet.

The Quartet made classical recording history when they launched their Living Archive recording project, selling recordings of their live performances on DVD and CD. Modeled on the practices of rock performers and fans, the Living Archive creates an opportunity for all listeners to revisit the events of the concert they have just been part of, and to explore the details of a performance that was just experienced first hand.