| The Audubon Quartet (1974-2011) was an American string quartet based in southwest Virginia that was particularly successful in international competition in the late 1970s. Founded by cellist Tom Shaw, it featured violist Doris Lederer and violinist Akemi Takayama, with other musicians in its history including violinists Dennis Cleveland, David Ehrlich, and Ellen Jewett. It was the first American string quartet to win major acclaim at international string quartet competitions, and recorded a number of albums, and played for President Jimmy Carter. The Audubon Quartet played its final performance in 2011. |
