St. Paul Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Festival: LUX String Quartet

Lux String Quartet is a Twin-Cities-based ensemble that brings a dynamic edge to performance and education. Since 2013, Lux has maintained an active presence in a wide array of musical spheres, from concert halls and churches to coffee shops and podcasts. 

The members of this creative quartet contribute a wide spectrum of musical perspectives and frequently collaborate with local and international artists. The group is committed to performing 20th and 21st-century repertoire, as well as works by living composers, including Twin Cities' own David Evan Thomas and the Dean of Music at The Juilliard School, David Ludwig. During the 22/23 season, Lux performed David Evan Thomas's Trio innocente with Minnesota-based dancer and choreographer Danielle Ricci. In the 24/25 season, the quartet will premiere the first work written for and dedicated to Lux, Confessions of a Pangolin by Australian composer, Nicholas Vines.

Lux performs in several concert series including the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert Series, the Waverly Chamber Music Series, the Lakes Chamber Music Society, Music Among Friends Series at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, and the Music @ Lynnhurst in Minneapolis. Dedicated to music education and instilling a love for art in the next generation, Lux regularly presents recitals and workshops at elementary schools, early music education programs, and middle and high school orchestra programs in partnership with Schmitt Music. The quartet has served as MPR ClassNotes Artist for four seasons and is currently quartet-in-residence at the Colorado Chamber Music Institute.