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The Opus 76 Quartet
Young Artist Festival
The Opus 76 Quartet is excited to announce its inaugural Young Artist Festival, taking place from Tuesday, August 5–9, 2025, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Kansas City. This five-day festival is designed for talented high school and collegiate string players, offering intensive chamber music coaching and performances.
The Opus 76 Quartet Young Artist Festival: Our Vision
The Opus 76 Quartet invites aspiring young musicians to apply for our inaugural Young Artist Festival, happening from August 5–9, 2025, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Kansas City. This five-day festival is a unique opportunity for high school and collegiate string players to immerse themselves in chamber music, refine their technique, and perform alongside their peers. Participants will enjoy daily rehearsals, personalized coaching from the Opus 76 Quartet and other Guest Artists, and the chance to showcase their skills in a final recital of string orchestra and quartets.
Mentoring Individuals and Young Quartets side-by-side
Whether you’re applying as an individual or a pre-formed group, this festival offers valuable mentorship in a supportive environment. Applications are free until April 25, 2025—apply now to reserve your spot! With access to practice rooms and the opportunity to perform in a recital alongside professionals and musical friends alike, this is an incredible chance to grow as a musician and collaborate with like-minded young artists.
Accessible Excellence in Education: Festival Information and Fees
Registrations for applications are now open for the Opus 76 Quartet’s inaugural Young Artist Festival, held from August 5–9, 2025, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Kansas City. The festival will run daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with morning and afternoon rehearsals, culminating in a final recital. High school and collegiate string players are welcome to apply individually or as pre-formed groups. The application is free before April 25, 2025.
Thanks to generous support from the supporters of The Friends of the Opus 76 Quartet Foundation, the cost of participation for accepted applicants in the Opus 76 Quartet Young Artist Festival is just $200.
This is a unique opportunity to work with the renowned Opus 76 Quartet in an inspiring, collaborative environment. Apply now to secure your place!
Guest Artist Faculty - the op76 young artist festival
Karoly Schranz
Karoly Schranz
Karoly Schranz
Károly Schranz is a Hungarian violinist and founding second violinist of the Takács Quartet.
During his forty-three year career with the quartet he received awards from the Hungarian Government of the Knight's Cross and the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.
As a member of the Takács he was awarded one Gra
Károly Schranz is a Hungarian violinist and founding second violinist of the Takács Quartet.
During his forty-three year career with the quartet he received awards from the Hungarian Government of the Knight's Cross and the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.
As a member of the Takács he was awarded one Grammy and four nominations, several Gramophone Awards, as well as other awards of excellence.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, he began playing the violin at the age of four, receiving his first lessons from a Gypsy violinist neighbor. At fourteen he entered the Béla Bartók Secondary Music School in Budapest and upon graduation from that institution he entered the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy of Music. It was there in 1975 that he co-founded the Takács Quartet with classmates Gábor Takács-Nagy(violin), Gábor Ormai (viola), and András Fejér (cello).[1] Károly was the recipient of the Franz Liszt Prize in 1983. He currently lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and three daughters.
New York Times music critic Jeremy Eichler wrote of Károly: "...The second violinist, Karoly Schranz, is the musical heart of this quartet, and he often leans toward the center of the ensemble as he plays, urging the phrases forward from deep within the fray. He and the cellist, Andras Fejer, are the only two original members remaining, though their dark, rich Central European tone is still at the core of the quartet's sound."[2] He retired from the Takacs Quartet in 2018
Ho Ahn
Karoly Schranz
Karoly Schranz
Ho Anthony Ahn, cellist, was a member of the Kansas City Symphony for twenty years before his retirement in 2014.
He has served as a board member for the Kansas City Symphony, the Youth Symphony of Kansas City and is currently on the board of the Kansas School of Classical Ballet.
Ho holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Rice University
Ho Anthony Ahn, cellist, was a member of the Kansas City Symphony for twenty years before his retirement in 2014.
He has served as a board member for the Kansas City Symphony, the Youth Symphony of Kansas City and is currently on the board of the Kansas School of Classical Ballet.
Ho holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Rice University and a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University. Teachers he has studied with include Shirley Trepel, Hans-Jorgen Jensen, Michael Haber and Glenn Garlick. Mr. Ahn has participated in the Spoleto Opera Festival, the Colorado Music Festival, the Utah Opera Festival and the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival.
Ho has soloed with the Kansas City Philharmonia, the Seoul Symphony of New York, the Saint Joseph Symphony, the Olathe Community Orchestra, the Northland and the Medical Arts Orchestra of Kansas City.
An avid teacher, Ho currently holds a studio of private students as well holds sectionals for the Youth Symphony and area high schools. Mr. Ahn has given masterclasses at Drake University and Wichita State University, the University of Nebraska as well as at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.