Since its formation in 2020, the Delachaise Ensemble is quickly establishing itself as one of the most innovative and exciting music groups in the greater New Orleans area and Gulf Coast region.

Featuring violinists Moises Cunha and Elizabeth Almond Cunha, violist Catherine Matushek, and cellist Jake Fowler as the core string quartet ensemble, the Delachaise Ensemble is a chamber music collective of New Orleans-based musicians dedicated to presenting accessible and innovative programs. The Delachaise Ensemble is the Ensemble-in-Residence with the Northern Neck Chamberfest in Virginia.

Passionate about cross-discipline artistic collaborations, the Delachaise Ensemble regularly collaborates with dancers, visual artists, composers, musicians across genres, and other artists. Recent projects include collaborations with the Marigny Opera Ballet’s 2026 production of “Winterlight” and 2025 production of “Here,” as well as Melange Dance Company’s “Hope Springs Eternal” in 2024. The short film documenting the Hope Springs Eternal performance with the Melange Dance Company, was selected for the international climate film festival, Films of Return!, exploring issues related to the climate crisis. New music projects include performances by living composers and live performances of original music for silent films screenings.

Currently featured as the ensemble of the Fever Up Candlelight Concert Series in New Orleans, the Delachaise Ensemble has performed programs featuring iconic and beloved classical masterpieces of the chamber music literature to innovative renditions of popular music. Set in innovative and iconic venues around New Orleans, the Delachaise Ensemble redefines the classical music experience.

The members of Delachaise Ensemble are also passionate educators who maintain private studios and teach through community institutions such as the University of New Orleans, Homer Plessy Community Schools, LPO Academy, and the Krewe of Strings.

The Delachaise Ensemble is an active and energetic presence both on the concert stage and in our community!

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