Audiences and critics alike have lauded the Notos Quartett for its “virtuosic brilliance and technical perfection”, as well as its “sense of balance and interplay, which make every detail of the composition audible”, allowing them to “reach the listener’s heart with its intimately played notes.” Since its inception in 2007, this piano quartet has received … Continue reading Notos Quartett (Germany) »

Times have changed: people playing chamber music today can’t be limited by the rules from decades ago; expectations regarding the diversity of repertoire have evolved. The Fauré Quartett has established itself as one of the world’s leading piano quartets and the group enjoys exploiting opportunities arising from these changed rules and expectations. They explore and … Continue reading Fauré Quartett (Germany) »

“Few could fail to be moved by the Sitkovetsky Trio’s tenderness and concentrated intensity… For poetry, colouristic imagination and, not least, an infectious sense of shared enjoyment, these performances can hold their own against any rivals.” (Gramophone) This Trio appears regularly at Wigmore Hall, London, and we have enjoyed both violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky and pianist … Continue reading Sitkovetsky Trio (UK) »

The Dudok Quartet Amsterdam is a Dutch string quartet founded in 2009 and named after Dutch architect Willem Dudok, who wrote in his diary: “I owe more to composers than to any architectural artists. I feel deeply the common ground between music and architecture: after all, they both derive their value from correct proportions.” Since … Continue reading Dudok Quartet (Netherlands) »

The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Quartet has performed at the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall and is a regular guest at Wigmore Hall. The group serves as season artists … Continue reading Escher String Quartet (USA) »

Winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition, and prizewinners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York. Graduates of Juilliard, the New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music, they are known for their … Continue reading Terra String Quartet (USA) »

The Busch Trio was formed when the musicians met at the Royal College of Music in London. All three were aspiring soloists, but their shared passion for chamber music became their strongest bond. After violinist Mathieu van Bellen was given the honour of playing the “ex- Adolf Busch” G.B. Guadagnini violin (Turin, 1783) they adopted … Continue reading Busch Trio (Netherlands) »

Just past its 50th anniversary season, and with a new cellist, the Takács Quartet, our perennial favourites in concert, returns to Vancouver. Tagged as one of the greatest string quartets of the past 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, this astounding group still brings to life the classic Hungarian tradition of string playing, rhythmically dynamic … Continue reading Takács Quartet (Hungary/USA) »

Hailed as “superb” and “imaginative, skillful creators” by the New York Times, the Calder Quartet captivates audiences while exploring a broad spectrum of repertoire, always striving to fulfill the composer’s vision in their performances. Inspired by the innovative American artist Alexander Calder, the group often focuses on contemporary music, commissioning and premiering new works. We … Continue reading Calder Quartet (USA) »

Named one of the 10 greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the 2-time Grammy Award-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The group swept all the prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition. They have received an Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chamber … Continue reading Dover Quartet (USA) »