July 11 – Schubert “Rosamunde” Quartet Play Along
July 11 – Villiers Quartet
Named after Villiers Street in London, the Villiers Quartet encompasses the grand and iconic spirit of the extraordinary music tradition in Britain and has been praised for
“exquisite ensemble playing” (Seen & Heard International), and their absolute
“commitment and virtuosity” (The Sunday Times). The Villiers Quartet is the
Quartet-in-Residence at the Jacqueline Du Pré Music Building at Oxford University.
Hailed as “Champions of British Music” (The Observer), the Villiers Quartet has become
one of the most recognised quartets in the UK for the performance of British music. The
VQ has released acclaimed recordings of works by Elgar, Delius, Peter Racine Fricker,
William Sterndale Bennett, David Matthews, and most recently music by William Alwyn
and Kuljit Bhamra, MBE. In 2020 they gave the world premiere of the complete 1888
Delius string quartet, featuring movements in their original versions uncovered by
Professor Daniel Grimley from Oxford University.
The Villiers Quartet has been broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 from the Leamington
International Quartet Series, and on NPO Radio 4 live from the Concertgebouw. The VQ
has been featured on BBC’s In Tune and also BBC One, and they presented masterclasses in the UK and abroad at Oxford University, Duke University, Dartmouth College, University of Nottingham, Syracuse University, Cal State LA, Jacksonville University, and Indiana University South Bend.
The broad curiosity of the Villiers Quartet and its passion for teaching and performing
have made the VQ a valuable resource for students and audiences alike.