The San Francisco Guitar Quartet has been distinguishing itself as a cutting-edge ensemble since 1997, performing contemporary and classic works with finesse and flawless technique. Mark Simons, Christopher Hanford, David Dueñas, and Patrick Francis are all distinctive soloists and chamber musicians who break stunning new ground when they play as a foursome.

From an Afro-Brazilian dance by Paulo Bellinati to Bach's Third Brandenburg Concerto to a complex, gypsy-inspired piece written by Yugoslavian-born composer Dusan Bogdanovic, SFGQ chooses compositions that allow space for exploration and interaction, bringing musical influences from all over the world into their program. Their debut recording, Black Opal, released last year, features works by contemporary composers like Leo Brouwer, Carlo Domeniconi, Phillip Houghton, and Celso Machado.