Doric String Quartet

@doricstringquartet patří k nejuznávanějším britským souborům současnosti. V Bystřici nad Pernštejnem zahrají 4. června dvojici smyčcových kvartetů Benjamina Brittena. Zajímavost pro vás: název souboru odkazuje na elegantní dórské sloupy antických chrámů, které podpírají pomyslný chrám klasického repertoáru smyčcového kvarteta. 📍 Bystřice nad Pernštejnem, kostel sv. Vavřince 🗓 čt 4/6, 19:30 🎟️ Vstupenky pořídíte v síti Ticketportal. #comcentusmoraviae #hudebnifestival #doricstringquartet

A few memories from our whirlwind American tour last month! 9 concerts, 3 masterclasses, 1 day of outreach (plus one narrowly avoided travel disaster) in just 14 days all across the country. Certainly an intense travel schedule, but we loved connecting with so many wonderful people and audiences and had a brilliant time throughout! @artsmanagementgroup @maestroarts @marketsquareconcerts @wisconsinuniontheater @tecsuva @riceuniversity @chambermusichou #harvardmusicalassociation @ashuelotconcerts @dukearts @eastman.school

NEW INTERVIEW! 💥🎤 As the @doricstringquartet prepares to perform at @wigmore_hall and @concertgebouw , and then tour the US, their viola player Emma Wernig discusses the drama and joy of the tour programme and explains the group’s approach to rehearsals, including the importance of staying present. ‘Playing Mendelssohn as the violist makes you feel you’re riding on an unseen wave of joy, an emotion that Mendelssohn harnesses like no other composer.’ ‘Whether it’s the first rehearsal or the twentieth time we’re playing a piece, the way we rehearse is similar: stripping back the music, trying to simplify our thoughts, and, as simple as it sounds, just listening.’ ‘Everyone’s ears have to be everywhere. The inner voices, especially, have to juggle about seven roles at any given moment and remain present but supportive. It’s a constant balancing act. There are about a million hidden jobs that no one ever sees, but your colleagues know you’re doing them, which is a lovely thing.’ ‘String quartet playing is the ultimate teamwork. It teaches you about compassion, problem-solving, conversation, listening, mindfulness – the list goes on! In terms of playing, it demands a technique that is multifaceted and specific. It’s a three-dimensional experience: you’re aware of yourself, but everything you do is in service of the music that exists outside yourself.’ For the full interview, follow the link in our biog. #classicalmusic #stringquartet #chambermusic #doricstringquartet #doricquartet

We’re looking forward to a busy and exciting March, with concerts at Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw, and a packed USA tour! ✈️🧳 Venue details and repertoire can be found on our website - hope to see some of you there! Huge thanks to the fabulous photographer @zuzannaspecjal for our new pictures 📸 @maestroarts @artsmanagementgroup #doricstringquartet #ontour

Here’s another snippet from Britten’s Third String Quartet, this time from the wild and ferocious fourth movement, “Burlesque.” From a live concert at Phoenix Hall in Osaka, Japan • @maestroarts #stringquartet #doricstringquartet #brittenquartet #classicalmusic #benjaminbritten

A moment from Britten’s extraordinary Third String Quartet, Op. 94, composed near the end of his life. From a live concert at The Phoenix Hall in Osaka, Japan • @maestroarts #stringquartet #doricstringquartet #classicalmusic #britten #osaka

Recent scenes from the English countryside including a delicious pre-concert Sunday roast… 🌳🌿

Mark your calendars!🤍 Edition 4 of THE QUARTET EXPERIENCE at @kuenstlerhaus_boswil with the fantastic @doricstringquartet #stringquartet #workshop #seminar #künstlerhausboswil #thequartetexperience

Memories from Japan and Shanghai 🇯🇵❤️🇨🇳 Perfect halls, wonderfully welcoming audiences, beautiful cities to explore and no shortage of delicious food… what more could we ask for? @maestroarts

A few snapshots from yesterday’s concert - a truly momentous one for us (and especially for Ying!), as it marked our debut performance in China! We had a wonderful time sharing the music of Bach, Haydn, Tarrodi and Britten (with Beethoven also making an appearance as one of our two encores!) with such an enthusiastic audience in Shanghai. 📷(c) Shen Chaokai @maestroarts

Thrilled to be heading back to Japan for another tour with a special extra stop in Shanghai marking the quartet’s first visit to China! See our website for more details on venues and programmes🎌🇨🇳 Bach, Britten, Beethoven, Haydn and more!

This pre-concert selfie is from exactly 1 year ago, when Maia and Emma officially joined the Doric Quartet. We’ve been having an amazing time making music and spending time together, and can’t wait for all our exciting future adventures! Next up: Japan and China tour! ✈️🇯🇵🇨🇳🤍