Hailed for their ‘powerful individuality of sound’ and ‘instinctive singularity of musical intention’ (The Scotsman) whose performances are ‘full of poetry, joy and sorrow’ and ‘realised to such perfection’ (The Observer), the Castalian String Quartet are quickly emerging as one of the most exciting and in-demand quartets on the world stage.
Concerts
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Sun 05 Feb 23
Venue
International Classical Concerts at Vinehall
3pm
Vinehall School
Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL
Programme
Leon McCawley, piano
Joseph Haydn: Quartet in D major, Op. 20 no. 4
Antonin Dvorak: Quartet in G major, Op. 106
Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44
Latest Media
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Cellist Steffan Morris joins the quartet
We have some news to share! The setting is our longtime rehearsal room in South Kensington, London. Trinkets from our travels adorn the mantelpiece, the acoustic is perfectly dry and there is sadness in the air:…
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Album: Between Two Worlds
We’re incredibly excited to be bringing out our album ‘Between Two Worlds’ on April 29th. The disc is released by Delphian Records, and features music by de Lassus, Beethoven, Thomas Adès and Dowland. You can pre-order the album at:…
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Hans Keller String Quartet in Residence at the University of Oxford
We are beyond thrilled to announce that the Castalians have been named the inaugural Hans Keller String Quartet in Residence at the University of Oxford! The initial three-year residency—featuring a recital series, masterclasses, private lessons, outreach work, creative projects and…
Blog
Read about quartet life, travels and concerts
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Lambs on the Sidewalk
Castalian String Quartet Blog
If one more person reacts like that, I thought, then I’ll do away with life in civilisation and set-up camp off-grid. Casual superstition—can’t stand it. Leave it to the pros. Take me, a bona fide expert: if Liverpool are playing it’ll be the same socks, the same boxer briefs, a You’ll…
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Curl It Like Carlos
Castalian String Quartet Blog
It was the 1998 football World Cup and my parents had bought me the tournament’s seminal hardback guide—a hefty bible of star players, colourful kits and vital statistics. Decked out in Colombia’s banana-yellow strip and sporting a wild mop of blond curls, one footballer captured my imagination above all…
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