Katharine Knight, who with Jerilyn Jorgensen founded the quartet, said in a statement, "A string quartet requires an intimate connection among the players. But that's a relationship dynamic that can't be developed overnight."

The problem, according to Knight, is at least in part financial. "Jeri and I came to realize that when financial constraints don't allow you to retain quality players over a period of time, you start to compromise your artistic vision. So we decided it was better to end this chapter of our musical careers on a high note."

The quartet performed in a number of different venues in Denver and Colorado Springs, and had subscription series at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music and Colorado College. Its accomplishments include performing the complete cycle of Beethoven string quartets, commissioning new works, and reviving neglected works by women composers.

"In the world of chamber ensembles, 24 consecutive seasons is a very successful run," Jorgensen said. "We have no regrets."