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Encyclopedia > The Brodsky Quartet

The Brodsky Quartet is an internationally acclaimed British string quartet, in existence since 1972, though only Paul Cassidy is an original member. In addition to performing outstanding classical music, they have notably collaborated with such eminent rock and pop figures as Björk, Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney. They perform the 'Strings' on Bjork's 'Family Tree' collection. The quartet is noted for the fact that, except for the cellist, its members perform standing up and 2 of its players often make (humorous but informative) introductory speeches when they perform. The resident string quartet of the Library of Congress in 1963 A string quartet is a musical ensemble of four string instruments—usually two violins, a viola and cello—or a piece written to be performed by such a group. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... For Popular music (music that is popular, rather than of a specific genre or style), see Popular music. ... Björk Guðmundsdóttir (IPA: ), (born November 21, 1965 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic singer/songwriter and composer (formerly the lead singer of post-punk band The Sugarcubes), with a great expressive range and an interest in many kinds of music including pop, trip hop, alternative rock... Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus, aka Elvis Costello. ... Sir Paul McCartney on stage in Prague, June 6, 2004 Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born June 18, 1942) is a British singer, musician and songwriter, who first came to prominence as a member of The Beatles. ... Family Tree is a boxed set of musical material by Icelandic singer Björk. ...


In May 1998 the Brodsky Quartet was presented with a Royal Philharmonic Society Award for an outstanding contribution to the world of music. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is an English orchestra based in London. ... Music is conceptual time expressed in the structures of tones and silence. ...


Members

  • Andrew Haveron, violin
  • Ian Belton, violin
  • Paul Cassidy, viola
  • Jacquline Thomas, cello

External link

  • Official website of the Brodsky Quartet

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Brodsky Quartet @ Wigmore Hall, London : concert review (733 words)
Nevertheless, it was refreshing to witness the Brodsky Quartet place the illustrious Leipzig composer's music side by side with that of the two "birthday-boys", particularly in a genre at which the former is purportedly less distinguished.
The Brodsky Quartet captured each and every one of these sentiments in a performance of the composer's String Quartet No. 3 in F major Op.
Much of the success in the quartet as a whole stemmed from the brilliant, sparkling accompaniments of Ian Belton and Paul Cassidy (second violin and viola respectively), which were often equally as riveting as the melody.
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