Fibonacci Quartet appointed Associate Ensemble at Music at Paxton, the festival based at Paxton House in the Borders

Music at Paxton, the festival based at Paxton House in the Borders, has appointed Fibonacci Quartet as its new Associate Ensemble for 2027-2029. 

Music at Paxton's artist director, Angus Smith, said: "We always have one eye on the future, and are hugely excited to welcome the exceptionally talented young members of Fibonacci Quartet  – Kryštof Kohout, violin; Luna De Mol, violin; Elliot Kempton, viola; Findlay Spence, cello – to be our Associate Ensemble from 2027-29. Watching and listening to these brilliant musicians is a truly thrilling and uplifting experience and they are already looking forward to playing at Music at Paxton, and sharing their music with people of all ages in the Border community."

Formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the quartet were winners at the 2024 Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International auditions and were recently appointed as Grand Résident ensemble at ProQuartet in Paris for seasons 2025-2027. The quartet is also featured at the 2026 St Magnus Festival [see my article] 

Music at Paxton aims to bring high quality music to the Eastern Scottish Borders, an area not currently well served with classical music. The festival is committed to breaking down barriers and encourages young people to attend through generous concessions and free events.

Music at Paxton runs from 17 to 26 July 2026 and the programme will be available from 13 April. See the website for details.