La Catrina String Quartet’s Latin-American blend has sparked a new generation of listeners. This quartet (two violins, viola and cello) is one of the most unique chamber ensembles on tour today whose performances are infectious throughout diverse audiences, pleasing traditional concert-goers while novice listeners are jumping on board as fans, too.

In 2007, the quartet was the featured showcase performer as one of the “next generation of classical stars” at Carnegie Hall and recently held concerts in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Chicago; Los Angeles and Lo Jolla. La Catrina String Quartet has also received many awards, including the Bascum Little Fund Grant, North Carolina Arts Council cARTwheels 2009 and 2010 touring program, and Western Michigan University’s All University Research and Creative Scholar Award.