Hearth – Miró Quartet

The Miro Quartet invites listeners to gather around the warmth of the festive hearth for “Hearth” – a very personal and joyful album that celebrates the spirit of the Christmas season through the voices of today’s most fascinating composers. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply quiet contemplation by the fireside, this album captures the essence of the holidays as a time of connection, memory, and hope.

Featuring works by composers such as Anna Clyne, Clarice Assad, Gabriel Kahane, Reena Esmail, and Paola Prestini, each piece is a musical memento – an imaginative reinterpretation of a carol chosen by the composer, filled with personal meaning. From Renaissance hymns to familiar carols like “Jingle Bells,” and from West African rhythms to delicate string lyricism, this vibrant collection reflects the rich diversity with which we celebrate, remember, and come together.

“Hearth” follows the Miro Quartet’s celebrated release “Ginastera String Quartets” (2025), which was named a Gramophone Editor’s Choice, featured in The New York Times’ “5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now,” and received the Pizzicato Supersonic Award. Also available are the Grammy-nominated “Home” (2024) and “Beethoven Complete String Quartets” (2021).