Joshua Gindele

Joshua Gindele is a cellist and founding member of the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet, widely recognized as one of the leading chamber ensembles of its generation. For more than three decades, he has helped define the quartet's artistic voice while guiding the ensemble through award-winning recordings, major commissioning initiatives, and sustained national and international visibility. He has been named Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's Associate Artistic Director for the 2026 season before assuming the role of Artistic Director in 2028.

As both a performer and producer, Gindele has played a central role in shaping the Miró Quartet's artistic output and recorded legacy. He has negotiated the quartet's recording contracts with PENTATONE and served as executive producer of the critically acclaimed album Hearth, as well as producer on multiple recent releases. He conceived and led a large-scale commissioning initiative engaging 15 composers, and played a key role in establishing a partnership with the choral ensemble Conspirare that resulted in the GRAMMY-nominated album House of Belonging. He also originated, storyboarded, and produced the Miró Quartet's Over the Rainbow video.

Alongside his work with the Miró Quartet, Gindele maintains an active and wide-ranging performance life. He is a founding member of the Butler Trio and appears regularly as a concerto soloist with orchestras, most recently performing Beethoven's Triple Concerto with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. His career reflects a longstanding interest in collaboration across genres, including work with street dancer and choreographer Lil Buck. Earlier in his career, based in New York City, he performed and recorded with artists such as Sting, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney.

Gindele is the founder and president of Summit Artistic Partners, through which he brings together professional performance, artistic direction, and long-term artistic vision. He has extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and donor stewardship, with deep ties to organizations including the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, where the Miró Quartet serves as Quartet-in-Residence.

Frequently invited to serve as a juror, curator, and advisor for major competitions and festivals worldwide, Gindele is deeply committed to mentorship and to supporting the next generation of classical musicians.