The award-winning Sacconi Quartet is recognised for its unanimous and compelling ensemble, consistently communicating with a fresh and imaginative approach. Formed in 2001, its four founder members continue to demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, infectiously reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. The Sacconi is Quartet in Association at the Royal College of Music and Associate Artist at the Bristol Old Vic.
The Harlem Quartet, praised for its ‘panache’ by The New York Times, is ‘bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent,’ says The Cincinnati Enquirer. The quartet’s mission is to advance diversity in classical music, engaging young and new audiences through the discovery and presentation of varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers.
Since its public debut in 2006 at Carnegie Hall, the New York-based ensemble has performed throughout the US as well as in France, the UK, Belgium, Brazil, Panama, Canada, Venezuela and South Africa, where under the auspices of the US State Department in May 2012 they spent two weeks performing concerts and engaging in outreach activities. In 2013 they completed their third and final year in the Professional String Quartet Training Program at New England Conservatory and participated in NEC’s string quartet exchange programme in Paris, working with violinist Günter Pichler in a masterclass setting.
Harlem Quartet was founded in 2006 by The Sphinx Organization, a national non-profit organisation dedicated to building diversity in classical music and providing access to music education in underserved communities. The quartet is represented worldwide by Sciolino Artist Management in New York City.
The Harlem Quartet Residency is generously supported by Victoria, Lady Robey OBE.
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