The Isidore String Quartet approaches music as a “playground,” harnessing the gloriously vital tradition of the string quartet to inspire others, impact the world we live in, and celebrate the art of collaboration and play.
The name Isidore recognizes the ensemble’s musical connection to the Juilliard Quartet; one of that group’s early members was legendary violinist Isidore Cohen. Additionally, it acknowledges a shared affection for a certain libation. Legend has it that a Greek monk named Isidore concocted the first genuine vodka recipe for the Grand Duchy of Moscow!