Poiesis Quartet (Winner of 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition)
Fresh from their First Prize and Commission Prize wins at the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Poiesis Quartet has quickly established themselves as one of the most compelling young ensembles on the international stage. In 2023, they were named the Grand Prize, Gold Medal, and Lift Every Voice prize winners of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, as well as Gold Medal and BIPOC Prize winners at the 2023 St. Paul String Quartet Competition. In May 2024, Poiesis joined the Concert Artists Guild roster for North American management as winners of the Louis and Susan Meisel Competition.
Derived from ancient Greek, the word Poiesis means “to make”; specifically, to create something that has never existed before. With a focus on expanding the string quartet repertoire with vibrant new works by emerging composers, the Poiesis Quartet infuses each performance with unique moments of synchronicity and verve.
Audiences are invited to an evening of chamber music as the Poiesis Quartet brings their award-winning artistry to the Metropolitan United Church, sharing music that blends tradition, innovation, and extraordinary musical insight.
- Single tickets: $40 at door (subject to availability)
- Online: $44 (includes applicable handling fees)
- Student tickets: FREE - The Gordon Jeffery Music Foundation is pleased to be able to subsidize complimentary tickets for students with valid ID by emailing jefferyconcerts@gmail.com
Sky Macklay: "Many Many Cadences"
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet op. 71 no. 2 in D Major
Kevin Lau: String Quartet No. 7 "Surfacing" *Commissioned by the Poiesis Quartet
-Intermission-
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate: "Pisachi (Reveal)"
Sergei Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major
