The Fairmount String Quartet
Ensemble-in-Residence
Described as “likable and warmhearted” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, and “expert to the point of perfection” by the Chestnut Hill Local, the Fairmount String Quartet - Rachel Segal and Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, violins; Beth Dzwil, viola; Mimi Morris Kim, cello - has been leading the way in stretching the limits of the string quartet canon for 40 years. They are dedicated to bringing the intimacy and vitality of chamber music to diverse audiences and are committed to performing classical works of historically under-performed composers in addition to those in the standard classical repertoire, works by women composers, and works in diverse genres including pop, jazz, folk, and Latin music. The Fairmount String Quartet records on the Spring Garden Records label and is in residence here at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Philadelphia.
Discography:
Lou Harrison's "String Quartet Set" to be released in late 2024.
“StringFlo” music for yoga, Pilates, and meditation by Ellen Fishman (2023) featured in Strings Magazine.
“Nodus Tollens” by Addison Rider (2023)
“Unleashed” music of women composers, Teresa Carreño, Ellen Fishman, and Fanny Hensel (2023)
“Amazing Grace” by Jennifer Higdon (2020)
“Spoken with Strings” pop music (2019)
All of the above recordings are available on all major streaming platforms.
CDs are also available at live performances or on request.
