The PUBLIQuartet seeks the answer to the question: what is American? Boundaries blur in the music the quartet brings; boundaries between improvisation and composition, between Afro-futurism and contemporary classical performance practice, between the perceived past and the imagined future. This program envisions a future for American classical music in which improvisation is central; the works breathe the spirit of the here and now.

According to The New York Times, the pioneering PUBLIQuartet offers ‘a respectful acknowledgement of the past’ and takes ‘a confident step forward’. The quartet is committed to their own country, that much is certain. What is American: Found Futures is a call to reflect on the kaleidoscope of composers and genres that make up the rich musical history of the complex nation of America. For an earlier episode, captured on CD, the quartet was nominated for a Grammy.