Virtuosic showpieces and romantic ballads, blazing Romani tunes and forgotten chestnuts, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery: this is Quartetto Gelato—a popular and highly unusual classical quartet.
With sold-out performances in New York, Washington, L.A., London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and elsewhere, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with its exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humour. With a performance repertoire that spans the globe and includes classical masterworks, engaging vocals, the sizzling energy of tangos, Romani and klezmer songs, the group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humour establish an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide.
Quartetto Gelato would like to acknowledge the generous support of FACTOR & the Canada Council for the Arts.
Season at a Glance
UPCOMING CONCERTS
2026
August 3 – Amhurst Island, ON., Waterside Summer Series
August 10 – Niagara-on-the-Lake ON., Music Niagara Festival
October 1 – Chilliwack, BC.
October 2 – West Vancouver, BC.
October 3 – West Vancouver, BC.
October 3 – Maple Ridge, BC.
October 4 – Duncan, BC.
October 6 – Trail, BC.,
October 7 – Calgary, AB.
October 8 – Canmore, AB.
October 9 – Bragg Creek, AB.
October 10 – Airdrie, AB.
October 18 – Burlington, ON., Performing with the Burlington New Millennium Orchestra
PAST CONCERTS
April 8, 2026 – Sarnia, ON, Sarnia Concert Association.
April 2, 2026 – Moscow, ID.
March 31, 2026 – Oxford, AL.
March 14, 2026 – Toronto, ON., Hugh’s Room Live!
February 7, 2026 – QG with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
November 17-21 – 2025 Safford/Gold Canyon, AZ.
November 13, 2025 – Jacksonville, IL.
November 7, 2025 – QUARTETTO GELATO EXPERIENCE, a multi-media event @ “Redwood Theatre”, Toronto, ON.
September 20, HeART of Red Gala, Collingwood, ON
August 23, 2025 – Meaford, ON, Leith Festival.
August 14, 2025 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON.
July 6, 2025 – “Music and Beyond” Festival, Ottawa, ON.
June 18, 2025 – “Hugh’s Room”, Toronto, ON.
May 9, 2025 – “A Dazzling Night of Music, Fine Dining, and Giving” ~ Collingwood Music Festival Fundraiser.
April 12, 2025 – Langley BC.
April 11, 2025 – Abbotsford, BC.
April 8. 2025 – Sidney, BC.
April 6, 2025 – Whistler BC.
February 3, 2025 – Kelowna, BC.
January 25, 2025 – Kingston, ON, Performing with the Kingston Symphony.
“It’s clear that Quartetto Gelato is a crack ensemble. In all cases, they perform the works with technical wizardry, complete identification, and irresistible enthusiasm [….] If you are open to a dizzyingly eclectic, virtuoso, and just plain fun recital, Tasty Tunes is a must.”
– Ken Meltzer, Fanfare Magazine
“Quartetto Gelato is a dazzling group whose musicians come from the background of classical music and which makes all kinds of music a carnival of humor and virtuosity.”
– Haitari.fi, Kimmo Mattila (Finnish Accordion Magazine)
“Quartetto Gelato base their humor on a solid basis of musicianship, often quite dazzling in execution.”
– Peter Burwasser, Fanfare Magazine
“Light programming, like comedy, is serious business. Quartetto Gelato has the stuff. Dry humor and occasional clowning are part of the quartet’s arsenal, yet first, it meets the requisite virtues of skilled music-making. Its pleasure-giving is consistent.”
– Los Angeles Times
“All of the members of Quartetto Gelato are clearly virtuosos in their own right.”
– Colin Clarke, Fanfare Magazine
“Tasty Tunes, the quartet’s tenth album, is yet another celebration of all those signature qualities that make QG unique, exciting and wholly entertaining!”…”In what could be subtitled Mozart Meets Minnie the Moocher, Quartetto Gelato’s Tasty Tunes will leave a smile plastered on your face.”
– WholeNote, Sharna Searle
FLIGHT had Landed!
available here!
Quartetto Gelato released their eleventh studio album “Flight”, with the goal of introducing the new members of the quartet by showcasing their unique individual musical skills. The quartet embodies the original essence that has brought the group success all these years but with fresh renewed energy.
The title Flight landed on us after birds began appearing in images, in titles, and in our binoculars. At some point we stopped resisting, and the birds won.
But Flight is also a tasting flight – a sampler platter of musical flavours. A scoop of longing, a dash of drama, and a sprinkle of mischief. Some pieces are lovingly arranged, others are gently tilted on their sides, and some possibly upside down. We regret nothing.
In Rodeo and Juliet, we gather the swooning Juliet themes of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Rota and weave them into a three-movement suite. Our Juliet is no delicate balcony ornament. She’s complex, determined, and fully capable of rewriting her own ending. Enter Rodeo. Sparks fly, expectations wobble, and this age old story may or may not survive intact.
And then there is Johannes Brahms. Lover of beer and writer of hundreds of magnificent works … But not a single polka! We found this unjust, so we intervened by polkafying his Lullaby, Waltz in A-Flat Major, and some of his famous symphonic themes.
Throughout Flight, we ruffle feathers (affectionately), peck at tradition (politely), and give beloved classics a gentle tailwind. We don’t break them – we simply ask what might happen if they felt a little lighter. A little freer. A little less well-behaved. Enjoy the Flight.
The Quartetto Gelato experience!
WE HAVE A NEW SHOW!!!
A multi-sensory music production with beautiful music and awe-inspiring visuals. A virtual story of our world, of nature, and the best of humanity accompanied by passionate repertoire and spirited play. The use of sound, light, frequency, and vibration will give your audience an experience they will never forget!
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