Friday, 15 February 2008
A string quartet is a group of musicians who come together to play classical or chamber music, them being comprised usually of two violin players, a viola player and a cellist. There are other combinations of stringed instrument but this is widely recognised as the classic format.Music was first played in this form in the eighteenth century with Joseph Haydens compositions for the string quartet being played in five movements, this was restructured to four and that became the standard formula. Haydens is recognised as the father of the string quartet.
Here at Play Quartet we help to promote the discovery and development of talent and audiences for the String Quartet by holding musical and educational events here in London where you will find established international performers and the showcasing of up and coming talent. It is our aim to uphold what we consider to be the very essence of musical performance, a pure form of music which cannot be surpassed in the way that it allows interpretation to be wide and varied whilst pertaining to the original vision of the composer.
Labels: chamber music, classical music, string quartet