The Hugo Wolf Quartet is an Austrian string quartet ensemble.

History

The quartet was founded in 1993 and took its name from the "Internationalen Hugo Wolf Gesellschaft Wien". Meanwhile, it plays in all important concert halls and festivals.

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Awards

* First prize at the 5th International String Quartet Competition in Cremona * Best string quartet at the 45th International G. B. Viotti Competition for Chamber Music * Fifth prize at the London International String Quartet Competition.Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
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Members

* Sebastian Gürtler, violin I * Régis Bringolf, violin II * Subin Lee, alto * Florian Berner, cello

Former members

* Jehi Bahk (violin I and II, 1992–1993, formerly called "Akademie Quartet") * Jun Keller (violin I and II, 1992–1993, formerly called "Akademie Quartet") * Jehi Bahk (violin I, 1993–2004) * Petra Ackermann (alto, 1992–1993) * Martin Edelmann (alto, 1993–1998) * Wladimir Kossjanenko (alto, 1998–2007) * Gertrud Weinmeister (alto, 2007–2013) * Thomas Selditz (alto, 2013–2016)

References

External links

* * Austrian string quartets Musical groups established in 1993 1993 establishments in Austria {{Austria-band-stub