The MERITA Platform has selected 44 new ensembles for MERITAcubed, the second edition of the European collaboration project that supports young chamber music ensembles in developing their international careers.

From 113 applications representing 39 different nationalities, the MERITA Artistic Committee made the final selection. The committee consists of Jonathan Aner, Simone Gramaglia, Viviane Hagner, Hila Karni, Bjørg Lewis and Alexander Pavlovsky.

At the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam, we are particularly delighted about the selection of the Dutch Otilka Quartet.

Until 2029, the selected ensembles will develop new artistic projects, participate in residencies in historic European houses, perform internationally, and gain access to MERITA’s professional network. In this way, the programme supports a sustainable pathway for the artistic development and professional growth of talented young chamber music ensembles.

MERITA is a European platform coordinated by Le Dimore del Quartetto, bringing together 19 organisations from 16 countries to increase the visibility and international mobility of chamber music ensembles. At the same time, the platform connects Europe’s cultural heritage sites with contemporary chamber music practice.

Following a highly successful first edition (2022–2025), MERITA has once again received Creative Europe co-funding and is now expanding further with MERITAcubed (2025–2029).