Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music. They are renowned for their fresh and unique approach to the great classics while being passionate ambassadors for music of our time. Inspired performances and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of the Quartet, having appeared at the world’s most illustrious venues since its founding in 2002. The Quartet’s 2024-25 season includes concerts at Carnegie Hall and Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. 

Returning to SBMA after lauded performances in 2022 and twice in 2018, the Parker Quartet's 2025 performance is inspired by French Impressionism and will include string quartets by two French composers, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel. The full program is as follows: Debussy's Quartet in G minor, Op. 10, composed in 1893 and considered a landmark of Impressionist music, featuring modal harmonies, fluid textures, and cyclical themes; Ravel's String Quartet in F major; Anton Webern's Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5; and a short piece by American composer John Adams called Fellow Traveler.

Chamber Music Concerts at SBMA are supported by the Katharine Putnam and Reginald M. Faletti Concert Fund with additional support from the Curletti Fund