The great American philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson played an integral role in the foundation of the philosophy of “American pragmatism.” This system tried to fuse American industry with ...

Feats, farewells and musical treasures in a year of post-pandemic financial pressures. By Zachary Woolfe and Joshua Barone A pillar of chamber music for nearly a half-century, the Emerson players bid ...

After more than four decades as a member of the prestigious and beloved Emerson String Quartet, violinist Eugene Drucker is on his own. Well, not really, since he’ll still be teaching and working ...

The Emerson String Quartet knows how to evoke the voices of composers past and present, leading the Times of London to observe, “With musicians like this there must be some hope for humanity.” And ...

In 1976, four young conservatory-trained musicians formed Emerson String Quartet (ESQ), taking their name from the American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. This week, the ensemble played its ...

After 47 years of captivating audiences, the Emerson String Quartet is set to conclude its run as the nation’s premier chamber music ensemble, marking a bittersweet moment in musical history. Their ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The Emerson String Quartet, the incomparable American ensemble, will retire at the ...

EMERSON STRING QUARTET Eugene Drucker - violin, Philip Setzer - violin, Larry Dutton - viola, Paul Watkins - cello The Emerson String Quartet, renowned for their 47-year chamber music career, ...

The cameras were rolling long before the Emerson String Quartet played a note behind the Tiny Desk. A documentary film crew followed the band into our lobby and kept rolling tape as the players ...

Emerson String Quartet, featuring, from left, David Finckel, Lawrence Dutton, Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, is widely regarded as the nation's finest quartet. The group will makes its 18th ...

At first glance, nothing is especially novel in the Emerson String Quartet's upcoming appearance in Houston. Tuesday's concert will be the 26th time that Chamber Music Houston has brought the ...