Duke Quartet
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The Duke Quartet is a contemporary string quartet based in Europe. Its members are Louisa Fuller (violin), Rick Koster (violin), John Metcalfe (viola), and Ivan McCready (cello).
This quartet specialises in contemporary music, and its repertoire is similar to that of the Kronos Quartet. The Duke Quartet has 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.
External links
- volans review (http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/classical/reviews/volans_duke.shtml)
- bbc overview (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/world/verityduke.shtml)
- bbc video (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/world/ram/wdukequartet.ram)
- Duke Quartet (working url?) (http://www.dukequartet.com)