Zagreb Quartet
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Also known as | Zagreb String Quartet |
Origin | Zagreb, Croatia |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | String quartet |
Instrument(s) | 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello |
Years active | 1919–present |
Members | Marin Maras, violin Davor Philips, violin Hrvoje Philips, viola Martin Jordan, vcello |
Website | www.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
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- 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 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
Awards and recognition
- 2009 Vladimir Nazor Award for lifetime achievement[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Zagreb String Quartet official page". Zagreb Quartet. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ "Zagreb String Quartet". Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
External links
- Zagreb Quartet Official website
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- Dražen Boić (2013)
- Drago Britvić (2006)
- Željko Brkanović (2014)
- Vinko Coce (2014)
- Emil Cossetto (2004)
- Croatia Records (2007)
- Arsen Dedić (1999)
- Pavle Dešpalj (2010)
- Valter Dešpalj (2014)
- Veljko Despot (2013)
- Dubravko Detoni (2007)
- Drago Diklić (2011)
- Mato Došen (2010)
- Rajko Dujmić (2013)
- Dino Dvornik (2009)
- Darko Glavan (2010)
- Nikša Gligo (2015)
- Pero Gotovac (2000)
- Milan Horvat (2005)
- Đelo Jusić (2007)
- Alfi Kabiljo (2004)
- Nikica Kalogjera (2001)
- Stipica Kalogjera (2010)
- Milko Kelemen (1998)
- Tereza Kesovija (2009)
- Josip Klima (2011)
- Anđelko Klobučar (2002)
- Mišo Kovač (2012)
- Vladimir Kranjčević (2013)
- Miroslav Križić (2014)
- Vladimir Krpan (2001)
- Vojno Kundić (2010)
- Ljubo Kuntarić (2009)
- Kvartet 4M (1995)
- National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia LADO (2002)
- Dubravko Majnarić (2014)
- Anton Marti (1994)
- Branko Mihaljević (2005)
- Stjepan Mihaljinec (2012)
- Miroslav Miletić (2009)
- Drago Mlinarec (2005)
- Tomislav Neralić (2006)
- Gabi Novak (2006)
- Đorđe Novković (1996)
- Krešimir Oblak (2014)
- Frano Parać (2015)
- Boško Petrović (2003)
- Ivo Pogorelić (1997)
- Anđela Potočnik (2013)
- Julije Njikoš (2010)
- Ruža Pospiš-Baldani (2003)
- Božo Potočnik (2005)
- Miljenko Prohaska (1995)
- Ivo Robić (1997)
- Zdenko Runjić (1998)
- Stanko Selak (2013)
- Siniša Škarica (2002)
- Stjepan Jimmy Stanić (2013)
- Ljubo Stipišić (2006)
- Zvonko Špišić (2008)
- Vjekoslav Šutej (2010)
- Radojka Šverko (2014)
- Time (2012)
- Nenad Turkalj (2004)
- Dunja Vejzović (1999)
- Radovan Vlatković (2012)
- Dražen Vrdoljak (2003)
- Vice Vukov (2000)
- Zagreb Quartet (2000)
- Zagreb Soloists (1994)