"The aptly named Carpe Diem String Quartet took the stage of Weill Hall at Carnegie this week to greet their excited audience, and they exuded just the kind of immediacy and energy that will draw new audiences to classical music – particularly to 'new' music. Their program, all music of the 20th and 21st centuries, including a New York premiere and two world premieres, was brilliantly curated, but more importantly their playing itself communicated worlds of emotion – with a healthy measure of pure fun. They already have ardent followers and 20-year performing history (though interrupted by Covid and other events), plus a commissioning project honoring their 15th year in 2020 (called '15 for 15'); still, however, they represent a 'discovery' for this listener. It is a thrill to share that discovery, because anyone thinking of hearing or hiring them is destined to be grateful. You’re welcome."

~New York Concert Review, 3/4/25 | Read full review