Duke Quartet
String quartet based in Europe, whose members are:
- Louisa Fuller, (violin)
- Rick Koster, (violin)
- John Metcalfe, (viola)
- Ivan McCready, (cello)
This quartet specialises in contemporary music, and its repertoire is similar to that of the
Kronos Quartet. They have a strong relationship with some modern composers, such as Kevin Volans and Joby Talbot.
They are also widely known in the popular music field, and appeared on
Morrissey's
Viva Hate album, as well as working with
The Pretenders,
Blur,
Catatonia,
Simple Minds and The Corrs.
Events
Radio 3 broadcast on 12th July, 10.45pm: Music by Volans, Arvo Pärt, George Crumb, Steve Reich and Joby Talbot.
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