Maria Kalugina is a Russian violinist, born in 1999 in Saint Petersburg. She began playing the violin at the age of five. After graduating with honors from the Central Music School in Moscow, where she studied with Anna Sokolova, she continued her studies at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva with Alexander Rozhdestvenskiy, earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Performance.
She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree
in Pedagogy at the same institution.
Maria Kalugina is a Russian violinist, born in 1999 in Saint Petersburg. She began playing the violin at the age of five. After graduating with honors from the Central Music School in Moscow, where she studied with Anna Sokolova, she continued her studies at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva with Alexander Rozhdestvenskiy, earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Performance. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Pedagogy at the same institution. A laureate of several international competitions, she has won First Prize at the Spezzaferri Competition (Verona, 2023), Second Prize at the International Festival of Burgos (Spain,2017), Third Prize at the Glazounov Competition (Paris, 2017), as well as the Henryk Szeryng Prize (Geneva, 2022). At present, Maria divides her time between the quartet, teaching, and developing her own artistic projects.
Maria Kalugina is a Russian violinist, born in 1999 in Saint Petersburg. She began playing the violin at the age of five. After graduating with honors from the Central Music School in Moscow, where she studied with Anna Sokolova, she continued her studies at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva with Alexander Rozhdestvenskiy, earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Performance. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Pedagogy at the same institution. A laureate of several international competitions, she has won First Prize at the Spezzaferri Competition (Verona, 2023), Second Prize at the International Festival of Burgos (Spain,2017), Third Prize at the Glazounov Competition (Paris, 2017), as well as the Henryk Szeryng Prize (Geneva, 2022). At present, Maria divides her time between the quartet, teaching, and developing her own artistic projects.
Practical note: if you’re looking for the concert venue, don’t ask Maria. She has a talent for getting lost in every possible direction — even vertical ones!
A laureate of several international competitions, she has won First Prize at the Spezzaferri Competition (Verona, 2023), Second Prize at the International Festival of Burgos (Spain,2017), Third Prize at the Glazounov Competition (Paris, 2017), as well as the Henryk Szeryng Prize (Geneva, 2022). At present, Maria divides her time between the quartet, teaching, and developing her own artistic projects.
Practical note: if you’re looking for the concert venue, don’t ask Maria. She has a talent for getting lost in every possible direction — even vertical ones!
Practical note: if you’re looking for the concert venue, don’t ask Maria. She has a talent for getting lost in every possible direction — even vertical ones!
Trained in Paris, Geneva, and currently completing a Master’s in Composition at the HKB in Bern, she has studied cello with Ophélie Gaillard and Job Ter Haar, as well as composition with Simon Steen-Andersen, Joshua Hyde, and Luis Naón. She collaborates with ensembles such as Contrechamps, the Ensemble Intercontemporain, ONCEIM, and Nomos. She co-founded Duo Imminent, dedicated to free improvisation and electronics, and composes for various ensembles as well as for the contemporary circus company MPTA. Hortense has been awarded the Fritz Gerber Prize of the Lucerne Festival, the Tremplin Leenaards, the Contrechamps Prize, and First Prize at Violoncellenseine.
When it comes to memorizing a musical phrase, Hortense never makes a mistake—but beware when it comes to concert dates! Ever since the day we nearly showed up at the hall one day late and an hour too early, we now double-check our calendars without fail!
Hortense Airault
is a French cellist, composer, and performer, born in 1999. Her work combines classical and contemporary repertoire, improvisation, composition, and
interdisciplinary creation.
Always very serious and focused in rehearsal, Judith nevertheless has a knack for what we like to call “Baubéri-nades”— whether it’s spilling her coffee on a score or getting tangled up in cables— to our great amusement!
She has conducted ensembles such as the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestre des Pays de Savoie, and the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire. Since 2024, she has been the principal conductor of the University of Geneva Orchestra.
Judith is committed to making classical and contemporary music more accessible across all social and economic backgrounds. For her, the string quartet—with all its creative and artistic possibilities—offers an ideal way to achieve this.
Always very serious and focused in rehearsal, Judith nevertheless has a knack for what we like to call “Baubéri-nades”—whether it’s spilling her coffee on a score or getting tangled up in cables—to our great amusement!
Saray Ruiz, a Spanish violist, began her studies at the age of nine. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the CSMA in Zaragoza, studying with Professor Lara Fernández and the members of the Quiroga Quartet. She then continued her training at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva in the class of Máté Szücs. Passionate about orchestral playing,she has been a member of numerous youth orchestras and collaborates with professional ensembles such as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and Ensemble Contrechamps.
Saray Ruiz, a Spanish violist, began her studies at the age of nine. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the CSMA in Zaragoza, studying with Professor Lara Fernández
and the members
of the Quiroga
Quartet.
Saray Ruiz, a Spanish violist, began her studies at the age of nine. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the CSMA in Zaragoza, studying with Professor Lara Fernández and the members of the Quiroga Quartet. She then continued her training at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva in the class of Máté Szücs. Passionate about orchestral playing, she has been a member of numerous youth orchestras and collaborates with professional ensembles such as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and Ensemble Contrechamps.
Saray regards chamber music as her primary source of artistic growth throughout her career. By joining the MOMO quartet in 2024, she found a space for exploration, constant curiosity, and the desire to progress.
Despite her virtuosity on the instrument and her quick grasp of music, Saray loves to take her time —especially when it comes to eating. MOMO’s meals can therefore last quite a while, but this ritual is essential to the group’s balance.
She then continued her training at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva in the class of Máté Szücs. Passionate about orchestral playing,she has been a member of numerous youth orchestras and collaborates with professional ensembles such as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and Ensemble Contrechamps.
Saray regards chamber music as her primary source of artistic growth throughout her career. By joining the MOMO quartet in 2024, she found a space for exploration, constant curiosity, and the desire to progress.
Despite her virtuosity on the instrument and her quick grasp of music, Saray loves to take her time — especially when it comes to eating. MOMO’s meals can therefore last quite a while, but this ritual is essential to the group’s balance.
Saray regards chamber music as her primary source of artistic growth throughout her career. By joining the MOMO quartet in 2024, she found a space for exploration, constant curiosity, and the desire to progress.
Despite her virtuosity on the instrument and her quick grasp of music, Saray loves to take her time —especially when it comes to eating. MOMO’s meals can therefore last quite a while, but this ritual is essential to the group’s balance.
Judith Baubérot is a violinist and conductor. Alongside her violin studies at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva in the class of Sasha Rozhdestvensky, she studied conducting with Nicolas Brochot and later with Laurent Gay.
Judith Baubérot is a violinist and conductor. Alongside her violin studies at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva in the class of Sasha Rozhdestvensky, she studied conducting with Nicolas Brochot and later with Laurent Gay. She has conducted ensembles such as the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestre des Pays de Savoie, and the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire. Since 2024, she has been the principal conductor of the University of Geneva Orchestra.
Judith is committed to making classical and contemporary music more accessible across all social and economic backgrounds. For her, the string quartet—with all its creative and artistic possibilities — offers an ideal way to achieve this.
Hortense Airault is a French cellist, composer, and performer, born in 1999. Her work combines classical and contemporary repertoire, improvisation, composition, and
interdisciplinary creation.
Trained in Paris, Geneva, and currently completing a Master’s in Composition at the HKB in Bern, she has studied cello with Ophélie Gaillard and Job Ter Haar, as well as composition with Simon Steen-Andersen, Joshua Hyde, and Luis Naón. She collaborates with ensembles such as Contrechamps, the Ensemble Intercontemporain, ONCEIM, and Nomos. She co-founded Duo Imminent, dedicated to free improvisation and electronics, and composes for various ensembles as well as for the contemporary circus company MPTA. Hortense has been awarded the Fritz Gerber Prize of the Lucerne Festival, the Tremplin Leenaards, the Contrechamps Prize, and First Prize at Violoncellenseine.
When it comes to memorizing a musical phrase, Hortense never makes a mistake—but beware when it comes to concert dates! Ever since the day we nearly showed up at the hall one day late and an hour too early, we now double-check our calendars without fail!