Queen Teuta Quartet

Embark on a transcendent musical journey across borders with Queen Teuta Quartet, an innovative ensemble dedicated to reimagining beloved works through the lens of Albanian musical heritage and contemporary artistic dialogue.
Named in honor of Queen Teuta of Illyria — a powerful symbol of strength, identity, and cultural pride — the quartet embodies the spirit of connection between past and present, homeland and diaspora, tradition and reinvention.

The performance is further enriched by special guest artists on percussion, clarinet, and flute, expanding the quartet’s palette into a vibrant chamber collective. The result is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Albanian and American performers — an ensemble united not only by artistry, but by shared heritage, curiosity, and mutual respect.

Margret Radovani, violin
Megan Gould, violin
Entela Barçi, viola
Eleanor Norton, cello
Shane Shanahan, percussion
Etnika Beqrama, flute
Ylli Zhaveli, clarinet

Edmond Xhani - Music Director