“There are simply two kinds of string quartets: the Danish, and the others,” writes Boston Classical Review. For over twenty years, the Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet has asserted its preeminence among the world’s finest string quartets. Formed when they were in their teens, the ensemble is renowned for impeccable musicianship, sophisticated artistry, exquisite clarity, and, above all, and an unmatched ability to play as one.
Performances are characterized by a rare musical spontaneity, exuding a palpable joy in music-making that has made them one of today’s most highly acclaimed and in-demand classical quartets. Gramophone declares: "The Danish are remarkable, as ever - capable of intense blend, extreme dynamic variation (in which they seem glued together), perfect intonation even on harmonics, and constant vitality and flow." For this exquisite artistry, the quartet has received numerous honors, including Musical America’s 2020 Ensemble of the Year, the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, membership in the Bowers Program (formerly CMS Two), and Denmark’s prestigious Carl Nielsen Prize.
In this program, the quartet romps around Beethoven’s jovial final quartet, delights in the playful brilliance of Mozart, and explores the depth of Shostakovich’s profoundly inquisitive Third Quartet—affirming at every turn that they are “one of the best quartets before the public today” (Washington Post).
