The Miró Quartet invites you to gather around the warmth of the holiday with Hearth—a deeply personal and joy-filled album that celebrates the spirit of the season through the voices of today’s most compelling composers. Whether your traditions include Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply quiet reflection by the fire, this album captures the essence of holidays as a time of connection, memory, and hope.

Featuring works by composers such as Anna Clyne, Clarice Assad, Gabriel Kahane, Reena Esmail, and Paola Prestini, each piece is a musical keepsake—an imaginative reworking of a holiday tune chosen by the composer and infused with personal meaning. From Renaissance hymns to familiar carols like Jingle Bells, and from West African rhythms to tender string lyricism, this vibrant collection reflects the rich diversity of how we celebrate, remember, and come together.

Hearth follows the Miró Quartet’s acclaimed Pentatone album Ginastera String Quartets which is also available at NativeDSD. It was  honored as a Gramophone Editor’s Choice, one of The New York Times’ ‘5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now,’ and recipient of Pizzicato’s Supersonic distinction.

Miró Quartet
Daniel Ching, violin
William Fedkenheuer, violin
John Largess, viola
Joshua Gindele, cello