Beo String Quartet with Ilya Yakushev
The eclectic and highly polished Beo String Quartet, founded in 2015, has created a niche for itself as a daring, genre-defying ensemble. Rigorously trained in the classical tradition, the Quartet also knows their way around contemporary expression, including the use of electronics, live sound processing, and spatial audio manipulation. Their performances of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, or Shostakovich have been compared to those of the best among 21st century international string quartets. Undaunted by artistic or logistical challenges, they play the masters in a variety of settings, collaborate with living composers, and explore technology’s capacity to the fullest. To date, Beo has performed more than 140 concert works, including some 65 world premieres, throughout Europe and the United States.
Music education outreach is essential to the Quartet’s vision. Beo has earned a reputation for its thoughtfully crafted educational programs. Although disguised as entertainment, each show is designed to teach real chamber music skills and a love for classical music to students ranging from complete beginners to pre-professionals. Through its educational tours of elementary, middle, and high schools, short-term residencies at colleges and universities, and its annual residency at Dakota Chamber Music, Beo has shared these engaging experiences with more than 3,500 students to date.
The name “Beo” derives from Latin, meaning “to make happy.”
Event Details
- Type
- The Peggy Rockefeller Concerts
- Event URL
- https://www.rockefeller.edu/peggy/2025-2026-season/beo-string-quartet/
- Performers
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Beo String Quartet with Ilya Yakushev
The eclectic and highly polished Beo String Quartet, founded in 2015, has created a niche for itself as a daring, genre-defying ensemble. Rigorously trained in the classical tradition, the Quartet also knows their way around contemporary expression, including the use of electronics, live sound processing, and spatial audio manipulation. Their performances of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, or Shostakovich have been compared to those of the best among 21st century international string quartets. Undaunted by artistic or logistical challenges, they play the masters in a variety of settings, collaborate with living composers, and explore technology’s capacity to the fullest. To date, Beo has performed more than 140 concert works, including some 65 world premieres, throughout Europe and the United States.
Music education outreach is essential to the Quartet’s vision. Beo has earned a reputation for its thoughtfully crafted educational programs. Although disguised as entertainment, each show is designed to teach real chamber music skills and a love for classical music to students ranging from complete beginners to pre-professionals. Through its educational tours of elementary, middle, and high schools, short-term residencies at colleges and universities, and its annual residency at Dakota Chamber Music, Beo has shared these engaging experiences with more than 3,500 students to date.
The name “Beo” derives from Latin, meaning “to make happy.”
- Open to
- Public
- Reception
- Wine And Desserts, 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Abby Reception Hall
- Phone
- (212) 327-8967
- Sponsor
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Dasha Lochoshvili
(212) 327-8967
dlochoshvi@rockefeller.edu