Ljubljanski godalni kvartet
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The Quartet was established in the 1950s. Its members have remained constant since 1983, and comprise [[Monika Skalar]] (violin, who is also a professor at the [[Academy of Music]]), [[Karel Žužek]] (violin), [[Franc Avsenek]] (viola) and [[Stane Demšar]] ('cello), all of whom are members of the [[RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra]] and [[Camerata Labacensis]] orchestra. | The Quartet was established in the 1950s. Its members have remained constant since 1983, and comprise [[Monika Skalar]] (violin, who is also a professor at the [[Academy of Music]]), [[Karel Žužek]] (violin), [[Franc Avsenek]] (viola) and [[Stane Demšar]] ('cello), all of whom are members of the [[RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra]] and [[Camerata Labacensis]] orchestra. | ||
| + | ==Repertoire and performances== | ||
| + | The Quartet's studio recordings are sold by Slovene as well as international music publishers. The Quartet's repertoire includes classical music works, some contemporary pieces and works of Slovenian composers. | ||
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| + | ==Discography== | ||
| + | Two of their CDs have been released by the RTV Slovenia record label. The first one is dedicated entirely to Hugo Wolf and was included in the BBC Radio 3 programme. The second CD features the Quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. The Quartet performed the ''Concerto for Quartet and Orchestra'' by Bohuslav Martinü in collaboration with the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra. The recording of the concert has been released in the USA by Stradivari Records. | ||
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| + | ==Prizes== | ||
| + | In 1997, the Quartet won the Betetto Prize, the most prestigious Slovenian music award. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra]] | *[[RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra]] | ||
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History
The Quartet was established in the 1950s. Its members have remained constant since 1983, and comprise Monika Skalar (violin, who is also a professor at the Academy of Music), Karel Žužek (violin), Franc Avsenek (viola) and Stane Demšar ('cello), all of whom are members of the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and Camerata Labacensis orchestra.
Repertoire and performances
The Quartet's studio recordings are sold by Slovene as well as international music publishers. The Quartet's repertoire includes classical music works, some contemporary pieces and works of Slovenian composers.
Discography
Two of their CDs have been released by the RTV Slovenia record label. The first one is dedicated entirely to Hugo Wolf and was included in the BBC Radio 3 programme. The second CD features the Quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. The Quartet performed the Concerto for Quartet and Orchestra by Bohuslav Martinü in collaboration with the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra. The recording of the concert has been released in the USA by Stradivari Records.
Prizes
In 1997, the Quartet won the Betetto Prize, the most prestigious Slovenian music award.
