Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Electric Earth Concerts
The Dolphins will be performing their original Tales from the Great Lakes, as well as their first public performance of Beethoven’s Harp Quartet, and one of their other favorites, Schulhoff’s Five Pieces for Quartet! Tickets are available below.
Kindred Spirits Arts
The Dolphins will perform an exciting quartet program featuring Beethoven’s Harp, Schulhoff’s Five Pieces, The Dolphins' own Tales from the Great Lakes, and Dvorak’s wonderful Slavonic.
Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dolphins-string-quartet-at-grey-towers-tickets-1984640075892?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
BridgeMusik Chamber Hour
The Dolphins will be performing a free hour-long concert as part of BridgeMusik’s Chamber Hour Series at the Nyack Library. Program to be announced from stage.
Governors Club Chapel Hill
The Dolphins will be performing an hour-long concert at The Governors Club in Chapel Hill, NC on May 13, 2026! This performance is exclusive to The Governors Club. The program will feature classics from the repertoire, original compositions, and exciting arrangements!
Tahoe Music Alive
“Tahoe Music Alive is delighted to present the Dolphins Quartet, a dynamic string quartet and composer collective dedicated to reimagining chamber music as a living, breathing art form for our time. Their appearance promises a concert filled with imagination, connection, and discovery—music that invites listeners not just to hear, but to feel part of a shared creative experience.”
We are looking forward to sharing an exciting program at Tahoe Music Alive this July! TIX info coming soon.
Shandelee Music Festival
The Dolphins will be performing in the 2026 Shandelee Music Festival. Stay tuned for program and ticket info!
Chesapeake Community Concert Series
A free Community Concert Series held throughout the region featuring the finalists of the 12th Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition
Program here:
BEETHOVEN | String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74 (“Harp”)
I. Poco Adagio – Allegro
DOLPHIN QUARTET | The Dolphin Miniatures
Open Waters
Blueberry Soda
Rainy Sunday
The Infestid Garden
Under the Light of the Stars
The Sinking Sandal
Old Farmer John
DVORAK | String Quartet No. 10, Op. 51 (“Slavonic”)
II. Dumka: Andante con moto – Vivace
PREUCIL | String Quartet No. 1 in F# minor (“Grunge”)
Up to No Good
Just Around the Bend
Chesapeake Competition Final Round
The Live Final Round of the 12th Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition
Good news: The Dolphins are a finalist ensemble at the Chesapeake competition. We are looking forward to this performance and have an awesome program! The finals run from 11-6 and we play at 4:10.
Info here: https://chesapeakemusic.org/concerts-and-events/apr-11-ccmc-live-final-round/
Earth Month: Passages @ the Atrium
The Dolphins will be performing Charles Ives’ The Call of the Mountains as part of an interdisciplinary Earth Month celebration in partnership with Juilliard.
More info here: https://www.juilliard.edu/event/184731/passages
Free, no tickets required!
Performance and Masterclass at Shenandoah University
The Dolphins will be returning for a third year to perform and lead a chamber music masterclass at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA
Miniatures and Maximature
In form and in concept, “The Dolphin Miniatures” are about as far as you can get from Schoenberg’s String Quartet no. 1, opus 7. Ranging in scale from 48 seconds to 5 minutes, these miniatures vividly paint a variety of charming and childlike images in as few notes as possible. After this 23-minute set, one is left with delight, glee, and a hint of nostalgia. However, in the same way that an appetizer stirs hunger, these miniature and lighthearted stories make one wonder: what would it feel like to hear a story that digs in and doesn’t give up, that expresses a wider and more substantial range of emotion? Thus, the stage is set perfectly for Schoenberg’s String Quartet no. 1, opus 7. Written in a continuous, 50-minute form, this massive work explores a single theme from every angle imaginable. From the turbulent opening measure to the heart-gripping ascension of the conclusion, it does the exact opposite of “The Dolphin Miniatures” by embracing and fully developing every possibility for musical exploration. These two works paired together highlight each other’s strengths and formal oddities, emphasizing the fantastic range of storytelling that a string quartet can accomplish.
Evergreen Woods (Trio)
Luke, Ian, and James are excited to share a unique program of strings trios that is sure to be a great time!
Juilliard New Series: The Hill We Climb
In partnership with The Juilliard School, Project: Music Heals Us, and Molly Carr, we will be performing James Preucil’s new string quintet The Hill We Climb in a multidisciplinary concert as part of Juilliard’s New Series. FREE Tickets here: https://www.juilliard.edu/events/book/127401
Dolphins at Play: Album Release Concert
Dolphins at Play serves as a set of musical stories, retelling all of the Dolphins' adventures for the past couple years. In this complete performance of the set, you'll hear stories of bee-infested gardens, gluttonous potlucks, and unfortunate encounters with wasabi. It'll be a 7:30pm start time at one of our favorite spots, Rodney's! Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/dwychb44
Classical Brunch Showcase
Building on the incredible momentum of last year’s launch, the Classical Brunch Showcase returns to Midtown NYC on Saturday and Sunday, January 10–11, 2026.
Kick off your APAP week on a high note with an exclusive performance showcase produced by:
Ariel Artists | General Arts Touring | Middleton Arts Management
in collaboration with:
Concert Artists Guild | Epstein Fox Performances | Besen Arts | Jensen Artists
The Dolphins will be performing on the January 10 Showcase
Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning
As part of their Fall tour with Project: Music Heals Us, the Dolphins will perform at the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning on 12/11/25 in North Branford, CT. This concert is open to ages 55-99. Tickets are $3!
Juilliard New Dances 2025
The Dolphins will be performing their re-composition of Paganini's first caprice alongside My’Kal Stromile's choreography for the third-year dancers at Juilliard.
There will be six performances as part of New Dances:
Tilles Center
Music, Moments, & Memories: This programs, available at no charge, is designed for those with limited mobility, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and caregivers.
Enjoy Mozart, Dvořák and more with The Dolphins Quartet.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmKydwyivdd_iBUyqc9AxbHjWOjuifh6TQC6_Zz9MAHrHd_Q/viewform
Salon de Virtuosi Gala Awards Concert
The Dolphins will be featured alongside the other 2025 SDV Career Grant winners at the Gala Awards Concert @ The Koscuiszko Foundation on 10/22! This concert will be broadcast on WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase in January 2026
Rush Hour Concert: Autumnal Tomes
The Dolphins will be performing a free concert, including the New York premiere of their newest work, Tales of the Great Lakes! The concert will open with the first movement of Dvorak’s Slavonic Quartet.
This show is free, no tix required. First come, first serve!
Hillsdale Free Public Library
The Dolphins will be presenting an hour-long free, relaxed performance at the Hillsdale Free Public Library
Chamber Music Society of Central Kentucky
The Dolphins will be performing in the opening concert of CMSCK’s 2025-26 season! Tickets: https://www.cmsck.org/tickets/
Program:
Jessie Montgomery: Voodoo Dolls
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major, K. 428
Intermission
Erwin Schulhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet
The Dolphins: The Angel Fire Quartet
Schneider Concert Series
The Dolphins will present their first NYC recital in the Schneider Concert Series! Program below:
Jessie Montgomery: String Quartet "Voodoo Dolls" (2008)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major, K. 428 (1783)
Erwin Schulhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet (1924)
The Dolphins: Angel Fire Quartet (2024)—New York Premiere
“Hearts, Hijinks, and Harmony”
As part of the 2025 Music from Angel Fire Festival, The Dolphins will perform Stephen Prutsman's score alongside the Buster Keaton silent film "College"
“Romance and Reel”
As part of the 2025 Music from Angel Fire Festival, The Dolphins will perform Stephen Prutsman's score alongside the Buster Keaton silent film "College"
“Echoes of Resilience”
In the opening concert of the 2025 Music from Angel Fire Festival, the Dolphins will be performing Shostakovich's 8th String Quartet in c minor, Op. 110
Dolphins, Family, and Friends
James, Ian, and Luke from The Dolphins will be joined by various members of James’ family alongside our good friend Kyle Rappe for a missions concert at Barrington United Methodist Church. The program will include works by Dvorak, Schubert, Rappe, Dolphins and more! The concert will be free to attend :)
Festival in Residence - Ann Arbor
As part of the 2025 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, The Dolphins will perform Mozart’s 16th String Quartet (K. 428) at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, MI!
Strata Echo
As part of the 2025 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, The Dolphins will present Dvorak’s Piano Quintet in A Major with pianist Inon Barnatan
Non-Verbal Communication Workshop
The Dolphins will be presenting two workshops on non-verbal communication in chamber music with students from Wayne State University!
Binghamton Philharmonic presents The Dolphins Quartet
For the second straight year, The Binghamton Philharmonic will host The Dolphins in their Chamber Music performance series. The repertoire is still to be determined.
Music From Angel Fire Festival
Discover the best kept secret in the Northern New Mexico chamber music scene. Music from Angel Fire is the premier summer music festival of the Rockies with world-class musicians, settings and programming.