Poiesis Quartet
As we are
The Banff Competition once again stands uncompromising in its choice of the string quartet that has the most to say: with immense artistry, seriousness, and vibrant playing, the Poiesis Quartet from the United States won the competition in 2025.
Listen to the musicians and take them as they are—modern, contemporary, different—this is the quartet we’ve been waiting for!
Members
Sarah Ying Ma | violin
Coco Mi | violin
Jasper de Boor | viola
Drew Dansby | violoncello
On Tour
September 10, 2026 | Luzern (CH)
September 11, 2026 | Luzern (CH), school concert
September 13, 2026 | Essen
September 14, 2026 | Berlin
September 16, 2026 | Pullach
September 17, 2026 | Budapest (HUN)
September 19, 2026 | Wittlich
September 20, 2026 | Maulbronn
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Reviews
A Letter from Banff
The victory went to the lone North American entry, the Poiesis Quartet, wich made a statement in many ways. Openly LPGQ in orientation, these Cincinnati-based musicians choose their pronouns and dress to party. While some onlookers might wonder whether the seven judges overseen by competition artistic director Barry Shiffman were influenced by contemporary trends, no one present in the 575-seat Jenny Belzberg Theatre could doubt the purely musical credentials of this remarkable foursome
Gramophone Awards 2025 | Arthur Kaptainis | October 2025
Awards
The Poiesis Quartet is the 1st Prize and Commission Prize winners of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition.
In 2025, the quartet received also the Cleveland Award.
Watch and Listen
Final of the des Banff Competition 2025, starting at 10:30
Haydn round of the Banff Competition 2025: Session 3, starting at 1:08
As we are
The Banff Competition once again stands uncompromising in its choice of the string quartet that has the most to say: with immense artistry, seriousness, and vibrant playing, the Poiesis Quartet from the United States won the competition in 2025.
Listen to the musicians and take them as they are—modern, contemporary, different—this is the quartet we’ve been waiting for!
Members
Sarah Ying Ma | violin
Coco Mi | violin
Jasper de Boor | viola
Drew Dansby | violoncello