Based in Boston, The Balourdet Quartet was formed in 2018 at Rice University in Houston. The ensemble consists of violinists Angela Bae and Justin DeFilippis, violist Benjamin Zannoni, and cellist Russell Houston. The award-winning quartet performs at numerous festivals and series across the country with 2022-23 season highlights including appearances at Chamber Music Detroit, the Grand Piano Series in Naples, FL, NEC’s Jordan Hall, Merkin Hall, and Wigmore Hall. Committed to sharing their musical values with the next generation, the quartet has given masterclasses and coachings at a number of different venues.