Cellist Joshua Gindele is a founding member of the Miró Quartet, which he helped establish in 1995. Under his musical vision, the Quartet has become one of the leading chamber ensembles of its generation, winning the Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Naumburg Competition, and becoming the first string ensemble to receive the Avery Fisher Career Grant. The Miró has released more than a dozen acclaimed recordings and is recognized for its exceptional tonal refinement, thoughtful programming, and deep engagement with audiences. Their complete Beethoven string quartet cycle has been widely praised for its insight, sweep, and emotional honesty.
Gindele’s work as both performer and producer reflects a wide-ranging artistic imagination. His projects have earned Grammy nominations and an Emmy Award, including his producing work on Transcendence, a film centered on the Quartet’s Schubert G Major recording on rare Stradivarius instruments. He also serves as executive producer of the Miró Quartet’s holiday album Hearth and contributed to the Quartet’s celebrated Ginastera cycle, praised for its depth and cohesion. An early recording of George Crumb’s Black Angels received the Diapason d’Or, one of classical music’s highest honors.
In addition to his performance and recording work, Gindele is Professor of Practice in Cello at the University of Texas at Austin. He has collaborated with many of the world’s foremost musicians, bringing a collaborative, clear-sighted, and community-centered approach to musical leadership. He lives in Austin with his wife Rebecca and their children George and Nora.