The best world-renowned string quartet you don't know . . .

Philharmonia Quartett Berlin

You have undoubtedly heard these musicians before,
though not in the way you might expect. They are not to be confused with the
Philharmonia Quartet, the English ensemble that called it quits in 1952, and if
chamber music fans cannot recall their presence on the scene despite 20 years
of performing together it may be because they all have very busy musical lives
elsewhere.



The Philharmonia Quartett Berlin was founded in 1984 by the principal
concertmaster and string section leaders of the Berlin Philharmonic (yes, THAT
Berlin Philharmonic). The four members of the quartet - Daniel Stabrawa,
violin; Christian Stadelmann, violin; Neithard Resa, viola; and Jan
Diesselhorst, cello - have a musical pedigree that would be the envy of any
chamber group.

If you don't mind brilliance, give a listen to this remarkable quartet January 23 at NEC's Jordan Hall.