Over the course of more than three decades Olmos Ensemble has established itself as one of the premier chamber music organizations in Texas and has gained national recognition for its world class performances, broadcasts and on-line concert archive. Founded as a chamber music showcase for San Antonio Symphony principal players in 1994, Olmos Ensemble’s core group now includes leading musicians from across the United States, including several with San Antonio roots.  Olmos Ensemble’s programming has won plaudits for its innovative programming, showcasing neglected works by female composers, forgotten Baroque gems and challenging contemporary pieces alongside insightful interpretations of standard chamber repertoire from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Musicians Eric Gratz, Mark Teplitsky, Ilya Shterenberg, Jeff Garza and Julian Schwarz make up the ensemble’s core membership.