Villiers Quartet
Villers Quartet | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Classical |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Members | James Dickenson Tamaki Higashi Carmen Flores Nick Stringfellow |
Formed in 2011, the Villiers Quartet are a string quartet based in the United Kingdom. As of 2017, they are the quartet-in-residence at the University of Oxford[1] and Nottingham High School.[2]
Background[]
The name of the quartet comes from Villiers Street in London, which is known partly for its highly musical atmosphere.[1] The Villiers Quartet have featured in events across the UK, including the Brit Jazz Festival and the British Music Society, and have played masterclasses at the University of Nottingham, Goshen College, Dartmouth College, Syracuse University, Sherborne School and Nottingham High School.
The quartet provided the soundtrack to the 2015 BBC One television series, Lady Chatterley's Lover,[1] and have performed live on BBC Radio 3 as part of the Leamington International string quartet series.[3]
Members[]
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| James Dickenson | Violin I |
| Tamaki Higashi | Violin II |
| Carmen Flores | Viola |
| Nick Stringfellow | Cello |
Critical response[]
The quartet has received a generally positive response. Classical Music Magazine awarded them five stars in June 2015,[1] and Fiona Maddocks of the Observer gave them 4 stars, remarking that their playing is, "characterised by boundless melody".[4]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Oxford University Faculty of Music". Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Nottingham High School Music Department". Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Story – Villiers Quartet". Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Delius, Elgar: String Quartets CD review – zest and passion". The Guardian. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- British string quartets
- Musical groups established in 2011
- 2011 establishments in the United Kingdom