Less than two years ago, four young musicians from across the nation came together in California and adopted their name in tribute to The Golden State. Since winning the 2011 Fischoff and 2012 Chesapeake chamber music competitions, the quartet has gone on to the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado and the Emilia-Romagna Festival in Italy.

Read the full biography of the Calidore String Quartet.

Amadeus Concerts is proud to present the Calidore String Quartet the Timothy Rowe Emerging Artist Award for 2012-13.