Annex String Quartet
| Annex String Quartet | |
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 The Annex String Quartet performing in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Annex Quartet |
| Origin | Toronto, Canada |
| Genres | Classical, World, Contemporary Classical |
| Occupation(s) | String quartet |
| Instruments | 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website |
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| Members |
Stanislav Pronin Carolyn Blackwell Yunior Lopez Peter Cosbey |
| Past members |
Melissa Wilmot Teddy Wiggins |
The Annex String Quartet is a string quartet founded by violist Yunior Lopez in 2008 in Toronto, Canada. Named after the The Annex neighborhood in down town Toronto, the quartet began performing regularly throughout Toronto's many bars, coffee shops, and non-classical venues like Aroma Espresso Bar and the St. Lawrence Market. In 2010, they made their American debut alongside the Kronos Quartet at Carnegie Hall, and have since appeared in over 100 performances, recordings, and broadcasts. To date, the groups primary focus has been bridging the gap between classical and world music. They have performed, recorded, and ventured into various musical styles including instrumental and pop music from Cuba and the Middle East. They are currently the ensemble-in-residence at Midtown Music School in Toronto, Canada.
Members
References
- Duinker, Ben (6 June 2011). "T4x4: 4 quartets to discover on CBC Music". CBC Music. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- Paloma Parker, Odessa (29 May 2012). "The Annex Quartet, Classical Music From A New Generation of Players". Plaid Magazine. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- Tsioulcas, Anastasia (19 March 2012). "The Kronos Quartet: Creating, and Passing on a Legacy". Ariama. Retrieved 30 June 2012.