Combining musical mastery with a touch of wit, the Punchline Quartet delivers engaging performances that crescendo to a captivating musical punchline. Formed in 2022 by violinists Kate Arndt, Ria Honda, violist Sarah Sung, and cellist Elena Ariza, the Punchline Quartet actively sows the seeds of creativity, passion, and lifelong learning amongst the younger generation.

The quartet members have individually been a part of the PMP community as far back as 2010, and have found their way together in the fall of 2022 with the shared passion for chamber music and community engagement. Though the quartet members are not based in the same city anymore, their shared passion has reunited them at PMP Suncoast to pursue what they love most.

The Punchline Quartet understands the importance of making music an approachable realm, and an experience that is reflective of today’s world and audience. Comprising four women, they felt it most suitable to champion Caroline Shaw’s music, alongside the classic Beethoven and Dvorak.