Kailas String Quartet wins silver medal

Kailas String Quartet wins silver medal

Rice University’s quartet-in-residence, the Kailas String Quartet, recently won the silver medal for the senior string division at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association Competition.

The Fischoff competition provides an opportunity for education and development of young people through its nationally acclaimed chamber music competition, educational residencies and community concerts.

Quartet members Jory Fankuchen, violin; Stephanie Fong, violin; John Posadas, viola; and Emmanuelle Bergeron, cello, first performed together at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lennox, Mass. The group officially became the Kailas String Quartet in December 2004.

At Rice, the quartet works under the guidance of the Shepherd School of Music faculty members James Dunham, professor of viola and chamber music; Norman Fischer, professor of cello; and Kenneth Goldsmith, professor of violin. The group has already performed for members of the Emerson, Juilliard, Muir and Orion string quartets.

This summer, the Kailas String Quartet will be one of a select few groups to participate in the Advanced String Quartet Program at the Aspen Music Festival and School.