The Erinys Quartet
From October 24–27, music will sound through the classrooms of local schools, reverberate along the corridors of the Eckerd Living Center, and resonate within the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Highlands.
This is the Fall Residency Program, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s initiative to bring chamber music directly to those who cannot always reach the concert hall. By deploying exceptional artists for a transformative purpose, the program offers students, older adults, and residents the opportunity to engage with world-class chamber music in intimate, accessible settings—lighting the fire of musical appreciation while addressing our community’s need for cultural enrichment.
The Erinys Quartet—four musicians whose journey spans from Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy to Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute—represents chamber music’s new generation. Named for the mythic figures of Greek tragedy who demanded justice and transformation, they bring technical mastery and interpretive depth that has earned recognition across international competition circuits. Their recent Bronze Medal at the Fischoff Competition and Audience Prize at Bad Tölz speak to an ensemble that connects with both critics and listeners. Currently serving as the Nina von Maltzahn String Quartet-in-Residence at Curtis, where they study with the renowned Dover Quartet, the Erinys musicians embody the best of contemporary classical training.
Their time on the Plateau will be filled with outreach and engagement. On Friday, October 24, the quartet visits Highlands School, Summit Charter, and Blue Ridge School—offering students a unique and inspiring musical encounter. Saturday features performances at the Eckerd Living Center and a free public concert that evening at First Presbyterian Church—a signature event that regularly draws a full house.
On Sunday, October 26, the Erinys Quartet travels to Western Carolina University, expanding the festival’s reach and linking its mission to a broader academic community. Monday brings a final stop at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, continuing HCCMF’s cross-generational commitment to music education.
Now in its 44th season under Dr. William Ransom’s direction, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival remains devoted to meaningful cultural experiences that span generations and geography. The Fall Residency Program exemplifies both the festival’s success and Ransom’s commitment to outreach.
The 2025 Fall Residency is supported in part by Cullasaja Women’s Outreach. Visit h-cmusicfestival.org for more information.
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