Flux Quartet

**Flux Quartet** is a New York City-based string quartet known for their fearless dive into the wild world of contemporary classical music. Founded in the late 1990s, they’ve built a reputation as champions of avant-garde and experimental works, tackling complex, boundary-pushing compositions with both precision and raw energy. From Morton Feldman’s hauntingly minimalist quartets to premiering cutting-edge pieces by living composers, Flux Quartet thrives on music that challenges conventions. Their recent releases—like Michael Hersch’s emotionally charged *Images from a Closed Ward* or Barbara Monk Feldman’s ethereal *Soft Horizons*—showcase their knack for bringing demanding scores to life with intensity and nuance.

Whether performing Feldman’s marathon-length quartets (yes, the six-hour ones!) or collaborating with innovators like Michael Byron, Flux Quartet turns every concert into an immersive experience. Their gigs—often held in NYC’s experimental hubs like The Kitchen—feel less like traditional recitals and more like sonic adventures. With a mix of technical rigor and playful curiosity, they’ve become a go-to ensemble for composers eager to test the limits of string music. If you’re into sounds that twist, shimmer, or explode in unexpected ways, these four are your squad.

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