Formed in 1999, this prizewinning quartet is in demand throughout the UK, Australia and France. They have a wide repertoire from Haydn to Schnittke. Originating from Manchester University and the Royal Northern College of Music, they won the Prix-Ravel at the Académie Internationale Maurice Ravel 2006, and have previously reached the finals of the Royal Over-Seas League Competition.

They have recently completed, with distinction, an MA in String Quartet Performance with Peter Cropper at Sheffield University.

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Programme:

Haydn Op.33 No.2 'Joke'

Schulhoff String Quartet No.1

Beethoven Op.59 No.2