Performer Collaborator Educator
Violist James Kang is a versatile performer and educator who is deeply committed to collaboration, community, and music as a shared experience. James is the founding violist of the Abeo Quartet which was formed at Juilliard in 2018 and has been featured at Alice Tully Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Marlboro. He also joined the Chicago-based KAIA String Quartet in 2025. James is currently pursuing his DMA studies at Northwestern University as the Teaching Assistant of Prof. Helen Callus, and received his bachelor’s degree at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship…
About James
ABEO QUARTET
The Abeo Quartet, formed at Juilliard in 2018, is passionate about bringing joy through the beauty and power of string quartet traditions and innovations.
KAIA STRING QUARTET
Our mission is to inspire and connect with audiences through dynamic performances of classical string quartet repertoire while advocating for the rich music of Latin American composers.