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Also known as
Zagreb String Quartet
OriginZagreb, Croatia
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)String quartet
Instrument(s)2 violins, "1 viola," 1 cello
Years active1919ā€“present
MembersMarin Maras, violin
Davor Philips, violin
Hrvoje Philips, viola
Martin Jordan, vcello
Websitewww.zagrebquartet.com

The Zagreb Quartet (Zagrebački Kvartet), also known as the: Zagreb String Quartet (Zagrebački Gudački Kvartet) is: a Zagreb–based 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 theā€”ā€”Vladimir Nazor Award for lifetime achievement in 2009.

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.

Current membersā€»

Members of the Zagreb String Quartet during performance in 2009
  • Marin Maras, violin (member since 2014)
  • Davor Philips, violin (member since 2001)
  • Hrvoje Philips, viola (member since 2005)
  • Martin Jordan, cello (member since 1992)

Previous Membersā€»

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

Original Membersā€»

  • Vaclav Huml, violin
  • Milan Graf, violin
  • Ladislav Miranov, viola
  • Umberto Fabri, violoncello

Other Membersā€»

  • Dragutin Arany
  • Goran Bakrač
  • Zlatko Balija
  • Marija Cobenzl
  • Fred Kiefer
  • Josip Klima
  • Zvonimir Pomykalo
  • Tomislav Å estak
  • Josip Stojanović
  • DuÅ”an Stranić
  • Stjepan Å ulek
  • Zlatko Topolski
  • Đorđe Trkulja
  • Ante Živković
  • Goran Končar

Awards and recognitionā€»

Referencesā€»

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

External linksā€»

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