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Zagreb Quartet

Zagreb Quartet
Also known asZagreb String Quartet
OriginZagreb, Croatia
GenresClassical
OccupationString quartet
Instrument(s)2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello
Years active1919–present
MembersMartin Krpan, 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 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
  • Martin Krpan, violin (member since 2017)
  • Davor Philips, violin (member since 2001)
  • Hrvoje Philips, viola (member since 2005)
  • Martin Jordan, cello (member since 1992)

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

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

Other Members

  • Dragutin Arany
  • Goran Bakrač
  • Zlatko Balija
  • Marija Cobenzl
  • Fred Kiefer
  • Josip Klima
  • Zvonimir Pomykalo
  • Tomislav Šestak
  • Josip Stojanović
  • Dušan Stranić
  • Stjepan Šulek
  • Zlatko Topolski
  • Đorđe Trkulja
  • Ante Živković
  • Goran Končar
  • Marin Maras

Awards and recognition

References

  1. ^ a b c "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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