ABOUT US
With origins in a non-traditional symphony orchestra, our ensemble brings a refined and versatile musicality, seamlessly enhancing events of every kind.
Who is Opus & Frame?
We’re a quartet of Minneapolis-St. Paul musicians devoted to transporting listeners into a realm of timeless musical elegance. Discover the unique artistry each member of our ensemble brings to the forefront.
Individual Bios
Jess Dueck - Violin
Jessica Dueck has been studying music with various teachers and coaches for the past thirty years and teaching violin and piano for fifteen. It is her joy to aid students in discovering their strengths and areas of growth potential, personally as well as musically, as they develop the skills to play their instrument with confidence and ease through a systematic and scaffolded learning process. She teaches in person and remotely out of her home in Robbinsdale, MN, where she lives with her husband and two children. www.resonancemusicstudio.com
Eddie Peng - Violin
Eddie Peng is a Taiwanese-American violinist born in Munster, Indiana. He began playing violin at age 5 and has played in various orchestras and bands throughout his life. He studied Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University and currently works as a software developer. In his free time, he loves climbing, concerts, film photography, and community.
Meagan Palmer - Viola
Meagan’s musical journey kicked off at age 10, and since then, she’s dabbled in everything from symphony orchestras to worship teams and small ensembles. Her real joy? Creating those magical moments where music truly resonates with listeners. With a degree in entrepreneurship, she's found her stride in marketing and operations, bringing creativity into every project. When she's not working or performing, you’ll find her scaling indoor climbing walls, lost in a good book, or off exploring new places with her husband.
Jessica Wallerstedt - Cello
Jessica is honored and blessed to be able to use her gifts to spread love and joy to others. A graduate of Luther College with a degree in music and arts administration, she juggles her time between being a wife and mom, filling her house with good food, playing and singing as a part of her church's worship team, teaching private cello, vocal and piano lessons out of her home as well as playing regularly with many amazing musicians around the Twin Cities including Opus & Frame. String quartet music is a particular passion of hers and she finds great joy playing and spending time together with the quartet members.