THE OK FACTOR

New-classical crossover duo, The OK Factor is cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan. Based in Minneapolis, Olivia and Karla are passionate about composing, performing, and teaching, creating unique and unexpected musical experiences for their audiences all across the Midwest. 

CURRENT PROJECTS

  • THE OK FACTOR + SYMPHONY

    Learn more about the duo’s first symphonic collaboration.

  • traditions

    A transatlantic collaboration with Swedish quintet, Jaerv.

  • My Favorite Folk

    A new joy-filled quartet experiment

CLASS NOTES ARTISTS

Bring The OK Factor to your classroom through YourClassical MPR’s Class Notes program. Featuring musical education for grades K-12, Class Notes makes it possible for world-class artists to meet students in their classrooms at no cost to the school. Olivia and Karla are honored to be part of such a generous and important program.

JOIN US ON PATREON

If you enjoy The OK Factor’s stage banter during a show, you’ll love their Patreon experience. Featuring monthly podcast episodes, a dedicated student level with trainings and new tunes, conversations with their collaborative partners, playlists, and more, this is where O&K hang out and share everything that goes into the making of a musical career.

You make our music happen.

UPCOMING SHOWS

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