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For over 20 years The Smith Quartet have been at the forefront of the
world’s contemporary music scene.
They have developed a repertoire by some of the world’s most exciting composers and have established an international reputation for their dynamic style and original approach to contemporary music. |
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| IAN HUMPHRIES – VIOLIN CHARLES MUTTER – VIOLIN NIC PENDLEBURY – VIOLA DEIRDRE COOPER – CELLO General Management Stephen Chamberlain stephendchamberlain@gmail.com T: +44 (0)7932 100542
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“Listen, reflect, marvel.”
“In 2006, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music festival focused on Morton Feldman, one of the few important composers of the second half of the 20th century whose music had not previously been featured at the festival. At the centre of this belated tribute was a survey of Feldmanʼs works for piano and strings, spread across several recitals, with pianist John Tilbury and the members of the Smith Quartet. They were extraordinary experiences.”
“…the superb Smith Quartet…”
“Effortless class…”
“As versatile as the Kronos Quartet, and smoother than the Brodskys, The Smith Quartet have edged ahead of their competitors in contemporary chamber music…”
“How long before the Kronos is labelled the ‘American Smith Quartet’?… they are ahead of the curve at generating new repertoire and taking the experimental back-catalogue seriously…”
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