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Doric String Quartet

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The British Doric String Quartet began its activities in 1998. Since winning the 2008 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, the quartet has enjoyed great popularity in Japan and has captivated audiences worldwide with its profound and sincere interpretations ranging from Classical to contemporary music. To mark their 25th anniversary, they have embarked on a complete recording of Beethovens string quartets, aiming to complete the project in 2027the 200th anniversary of the composers death. This third volume is structured to provide an overview of the composers creative journey, featuring works from his early, middle, and late periods. Although they use a classical-style bow only for Op. 18, their approach is bold and energetic. Cellist Myerskov describes Op. 18 as extremely classical and refined, yet at the same time featuring the bold and daring devices unique to BeethovenHayd