Cooperstown Concerts is thrilled to present Cerus Quartet, Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:30 PM at the Fenimore Art Museum. Emerging as one of the most compelling chamber ensembles of their generation, Cerus showcases the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet, with a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and classical masterworks.
Cerus seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st-century concert music. The quartet champions both new music and timeless repertoire. Their unique programming approach – pairing newly commissioned works with transcriptions of classical mainstays – has earned them critical acclaim and competition success, and has also shaped a distinctive ensemble sound, allowing them to seamlessly adapt to a wide range of performance settings and musical styles.
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the quartet includes Roberto Campa (soprano), Laura Ramsay (alto), Kyle Kato (tenor), and Samuel Dishon (baritone). The quartet’s name draws from Greek mythology – Cerus was a wild bull transformed by the goddess Persephone, a story of chaos tamed into beauty. This myth mirrors the quartet’s artistic vision: to reimagine the saxophone as a medium of beauty and expressive depth, deserving of a central role in 21st-century concert music.
They have recently been named the winner of the 2025 Concert Artists Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition and have received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the 2024 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition, and First Prize and the Michigan Prize in the 2023 Briggs Competition.
TICKETS – Adult $35
Student (with College ID) $10
Youth $10 (ages 6 to 18)
Children ages 5 and under are free.
This concert is sponsored by Bieritz Insurance Agency, and by Wayne Bank, our 2025-2026 Season Sponsor. 2025-2026 Season Programs are made possible in part by a grant from the Scriven Foundation
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