Zagreb Quartet

Zagreb Quartet
Also known as Zagreb String Quartet
Origin Zagreb, Croatia
Genres Classical
Occupation(s) String quartet
Instruments 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello
Years active 1919–present
Website www.zagrebquartet.com
Members Marin Maras, violin
Davor Philips, violin
Hrvoje Philips, viola
Martin Jordan, vcello

The Zagreb Quartet (Zagrebački Kvartet), also known as the Zagreb String Quartet (Zagrebački Gudački Kvartet) is a Zagrebbased string quartet formed in 1919. The oldest Croatian chamber ensemble, they have played at more than 3,000 concerts on all continents, recorded more than 60 albums and won numerous domestic and foreign awards, including the Vladimir Nazor Award for lifetime achievement in 2009. [1]

From the beginning, the quartet’s repertoire has included traditional and modern compositions by both international and Croatian composers. The Zagreb Quartet has appeared in many of the world’s major concert halls including those of Berlin, Bonn, London, Milan, Amsterdam, Budapest, Warsaw, Ankara, Istanbul, New York and Sydney.[2]

Current Members

Members of the Zagreb String Quartet during a performance in 2009

Previous Members

In more than 95 years of performing, over 30 musicians have made a contribution as part of the quartet.[1] These include:

Original Members

Other Members

Awards and recognition

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Zagreb String Quartet official page". Zagreb Quartet. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  2. "Zagreb String Quartet". Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Retrieved 28 February 2012.

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