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Founded in 1998 and named after the Spanish artist Joan Miro, the Miro String Quartet has been captivating audiences and critics around the world with its youthful intensity and mature interpretations of music from the classical and romantic repertoire to mid-20th century and 21st century works.

The Osiris Trio was formed in 1988 in the Netherlands by three members of the famed Concertgebouw Orchestra. Since then, the trio has performed throughout Europe, the United States, South America and Canada performing a diversity of new and revered works for piano trio. For more detailed information on Osiris Trio log on to their website.

Founded in 2001, La Catrina String Quartet is among the younger generation of chamber musicians dedicated to music from the standard repertoire while working closely with a variety of contemporary composers to develop new works while steadfastly promoting and performing the music of Mexican and Latin American composers.

Described as "one of the towering and most versatile quartets of our time," the Leipzig String Quartet - since its founding in 1988 - has been praised as "sophisticated and imaginative" and as showing "extraordinary range of color and expressive effect" The quartet has toured extensively throughout Europe, Israel, Africa, Southeast Asia, Central and South America.

Founded in 1998, Ethel is a musically omnivorous, prolific and passionate band of four world-class, Juilliard trained composer/musicians that will keep you on th edge of your seat. They have created a distinct playing style - a fusion of blues, rock, classical, jazz and other popular genres - that flows from each member's unique musical experiences. Ethel has collaborated with many of today's most compelling artists, including Sheryl Crow, Ornette Coleman and Yo-Yo Ma. Their performances are eclectic in style and dynamic in practice, featuring works by members of the quartet and by prominent composers from the vanguard of contemporary musical America. "Ethel is a genre unto itself."

Garnering stellar audience and critical acclaim from around the world, Stephen Beus is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation. He has been awarded first prize in the 2006 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, first place in the Vendome Prize International Competition (Lisbon) and he was awarded the Max I. Allen Fellowship of the American Pianists Association (Indianapolis). His orchestral, recital and chamber music performances have been heard throughout North America, Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Founded in 2000 in Canada, the Borealis String Quartet has become one of the hottest of the younger string quartets performing today. They have been praised for their dynamic performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretations of music new and old.

Founded in 2000 in Canada, the Borealis String Quartet has become one of the hottest of the younger string quartets performing today. They have been praised for their dynamic performances, passionate style, and refined, musical interpretations of music new and old.

Named after the brightest star in the Scorpius constellation, and one of the most luminous stars in the nighttime sky, Antares identifies its artistic mission with Scorpius' essence of change, rebirth, and bringing new life to old forms. Comprised of four virtuoso instrumentalists, Antares draws from a vast and colorful repertoire for clarinet, violin, cello and piano. For this performance they will perform Olivier Messiaen’s magnificent work “The Quartet for the End of Time,” composed while he was a prisoner of war in WWII, in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Antares has "the gift of making whatever they're playing seem the most important piece in the world."

Among the most popular ensembles to appear on the June Music Festival, The St. Lawrence String Quartet is one of the most celebrated string quartets of their generation. The group regularly plays both traditional string quartet repertoire as well as works by living composers. Don’t miss their third appearance in Albuquerque in the past four years.