Carnegie Hall Citywide: Catalyst Quartet

Event is Live

Carnegie Hall Presents

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6 PM Madison Square Park

Members of the Catalyst Quartet holding string instruments

Catalyst Quartet by Ricardo Quiñones

The Grammy Award–winning Catalyst Quartet redefines the classical music experience with its bold artistry and commitment to storytelling through sound. Hailed by The New York Times for “invariably energetic and finely burnished” performances, the ensemble seamlessly blends technical precision with expressive depth. Known for the groundbreaking UNCOVERED project, which highlights overlooked composers of color, Catalyst Quartet shares a program that bridges past and present, tradition and innovation in this free Citywide performance at Madison Square Park.

Part of: Citywide

Performers

Catalyst Quartet
- Abi Fayette, Violin
- Karla Donehew-Perez, Violin
- Paul Laraia, Viola
- Karlos Rodriguez, Cello

Program

KOSMA "Autumn Leaves" (arr. Takemitsu)

SEEGER "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" (arr. Catalyst Quartet)

JONI MITCHELL "Both Sides Now" (arr. Catalyst Quartet)

HOLT "Lemon Tree" (arr. Catalyst Quartet)

AFTAB DARVISHI Daughters of Sol

PIAZZOLLA Angel Suite (arr. Catalyst Quartet)

Venue Information

Madison Square Park
Between 23rd and 26th streets and Fifth and Madison avenues | Manhattan
madisonsquarepark.org | 212-520-7600

Bios

Catalyst Quartet

Hailed by The New York Times as “invariably energetic and finely burnished … playing with earthy vigor,” the Grammy Award–winning Catalyst Quartet was founded by the internationally acclaimed Sphinx Organization in 2010. The ensemble believes unity can be achieved through ...