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Takács Quartet
8,314 listeners
The Takács Quartet is a string quartet, originally founded in Hungary, and now based in Boulder, Colorado, United States. In 1975, four stu… read moreThe Takács Quartet is a string quartet, originally founded in Hungary, and now based in Boulder, Colorado, United States. In 1975, four students at the Music Academy in Budapest, Gabor Takács-Nagy (first violin), Károly Schranz (second v… read moreThe Takács Quartet is a string quartet, originally founded in Hungary, and now based in Boulder, Colorado, United States. In 1975, four students at the Music Academy in Budapest, Gabor Takács-Nagy (first violin), Károly Schranz (second violin), Gabor Ormai (viola), and András Fejér (cello) formed… read more -
Quartetto Italiano
12,879 listeners
Biography by Robert Cummings The Quartetto Italiano is regarded as one of the finest string quartets of the twentieth century. The group ge… read moreBiography by Robert Cummings The Quartetto Italiano is regarded as one of the finest string quartets of the twentieth century. The group generally focused on quartet-only repertory, avoiding performance with guest artists of quintets and… read moreBiography by Robert Cummings The Quartetto Italiano is regarded as one of the finest string quartets of the twentieth century. The group generally focused on quartet-only repertory, avoiding performance with guest artists of quintets and other larger compositions. The ensemble's repertory wa… read more -
Belcea Quartet
6,565 listeners
String quartet formed in 1994, under the leadership of violinist Corinna Belcea-Fisher. Other members include Laura Samuel, violin,Krzyszto… read moreString quartet formed in 1994, under the leadership of violinist Corinna Belcea-Fisher. Other members include Laura Samuel, violin,Krzysztof Chorzelski, viola and Antoine Lederlin, cello. View wikiString quartet formed in 1994, under the leadership of violinist Corinna Belcea-Fisher. Other members include Laura Samuel, violin,Krzysztof Chorzelski, viola and Antoine Lederlin, cello. View wiki -
Emerson String Quartet
43,851 listeners
The Emerson String Quartet has consolidated its position as one of the leading American chamber groups since being chosen in the early 1980… read moreThe Emerson String Quartet has consolidated its position as one of the leading American chamber groups since being chosen in the early 1980s by Deutsche Grammophon to record the string quartet literature for the new CD medium. The quarte… read moreThe Emerson String Quartet has consolidated its position as one of the leading American chamber groups since being chosen in the early 1980s by Deutsche Grammophon to record the string quartet literature for the new CD medium. The quartet was named after the transcendentalist philosopher-poet Ral… read more -
Beaux Arts Trio
20,697 listeners
The Beaux Arts Trio was one of the most important piano trios, being regarded as pathbreaking for the classical-romantic repertoire. The tr… read moreThe Beaux Arts Trio was one of the most important piano trios, being regarded as pathbreaking for the classical-romantic repertoire. The trio was founded in 1955 at the Tanglewood Music Festival. Its original instrumentation was: - Menah… read moreThe Beaux Arts Trio was one of the most important piano trios, being regarded as pathbreaking for the classical-romantic repertoire. The trio was founded in 1955 at the Tanglewood Music Festival. Its original instrumentation was: - Menahem Pressler (piano) - Daniel Guilet (violin) - Bernard Gree… read more -
Borodin Quartet
25,815 listeners
The Borodin Quartet is a string quartet that was founded in 1945 in the former Soviet Union. It is one of the world's longest lasting … read moreThe Borodin Quartet is a string quartet that was founded in 1945 in the former Soviet Union. It is one of the world's longest lasting string quartets, marking its 60th anniversary season in 2005. View wikiThe Borodin Quartet is a string quartet that was founded in 1945 in the former Soviet Union. It is one of the world's longest lasting string quartets, marking its 60th anniversary season in 2005. View wiki -
Amadeus Quartet
21,094 listeners
The Amadeus Quartet was a world-famous string quartet founded in 1947 with members: Norbert Brainin (1923 - 2005) 1st violin, Siegmund Niss… read moreThe Amadeus Quartet was a world-famous string quartet founded in 1947 with members: Norbert Brainin (1923 - 2005) 1st violin, Siegmund Nissel (b. 1922) 2nd violin, Peter Schidlof (1922 - 1987) viola and Martin Lovett (b. 1927) cello. B… read moreThe Amadeus Quartet was a world-famous string quartet founded in 1947 with members: Norbert Brainin (1923 - 2005) 1st violin, Siegmund Nissel (b. 1922) 2nd violin, Peter Schidlof (1922 - 1987) viola and Martin Lovett (b. 1927) cello. Because of their Jewish origin, violinists Norbert Brainin, S… read more -
Alfred Brendel
85,678 listeners
Alfred Brendel (born January 5, 1931) is an Austrian pianist, born in Czechoslovakia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classica… read moreAlfred Brendel (born January 5, 1931) is an Austrian pianist, born in Czechoslovakia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classical pianists of the second half of the 20th century. Brendel was born in Vízmberk, Czechoslovakia, n… read moreAlfred Brendel (born January 5, 1931) is an Austrian pianist, born in Czechoslovakia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest classical pianists of the second half of the 20th century. Brendel was born in Vízmberk, Czechoslovakia, now Loučná nad Desnou Czech Republic, to a non-musical family… read more -
Juilliard String Quartet
12,498 listeners
The Juilliard String Quartet is a classical music string quartet founded in 1946 at the Juilliard School in New York. The original members … read moreThe Juilliard String Quartet is a classical music string quartet founded in 1946 at the Juilliard School in New York. The original members were Robert Mann and Robert Koff on violin, Raphael Hillyer on viola, and Arthur Winograd on cello… read moreThe Juilliard String Quartet is a classical music string quartet founded in 1946 at the Juilliard School in New York. The original members were Robert Mann and Robert Koff on violin, Raphael Hillyer on viola, and Arthur Winograd on cello; Current members (as of 1997) are Joel Smirnoff and Ronald … read more -
Glenn Gould
337,758 listeners
Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention … read moreGlenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. … read more