Aaron P. Dworkin, Dean
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
School of Music, Theatre and Dance
(L-R) Steven Banks, Corey Dundee, Kyle Baldwin, Bob Eason
May 19, 2016
ANN ARBOR, MI – Members of the Calidore String Quartet were quick to
point out that it was simply luck that allowed them to take home the
$100,000 Grand Prize in the first M-Prize chamber music competition.
University of Michigan Dean of the School of Music, Theatre &
Dance and M-Prize creator Aaron Dworkin didn't see it that way,
remarking at the quartet's remarkable combination of technical prowess
and stage presence in winning the inaugural Grand Prize on May 19 at
Hill Auditorium.
"They are simply one of the greatest string quartets that exist in
our country today," Dworkin said. "This competition, if you will, has
given them the stamp that they are the premiere new string quartet in
the field. Obviously the technical precision they brought, but also the
dynamic musicianship and character and personality they brought to the
stage – it was truly profound."
After winning the String division during the first day of competition
on Wednesday, Calidore impressed members of the jury with its
confidence and finesse, topping fellow finalists the Kenari Quartet,
which captured the Winds division, and Yarn l Wire, which won the open
category. Each of the division winners took home $20,000.
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