Amati Quartet

**Amati Quartet**

Hailing from Switzerland, the Amati Quartet has been a staple of chamber music since forming in 1956. Founded by Zurich Conservatory students, the group takes its name from the legendary Amati family of violin makers—a nod to their dedication to craftsmanship in music. Over decades, they’ve built a reputation for balancing classical gems (like their polished Haydn and Mozart recordings) with bold forays into 20th-century and contemporary works. Their albums reveal a knack for bringing emotional depth to everything from Schubert’s haunting “Death and the Maiden” to Shostakovich’s tense quartets, proving they’re as comfortable in Romantic drama as in modernist complexity.

Known for collaborative spirit, the quartet often teams up with guest artists, like clarinetists for Isang Yun’s intricate quintets. Their discography also highlights a commitment to Swiss composers, including Hermann Haller and Wolfgang Vogel, blending local flavors with global classics. While they’ve kept a relatively low media profile, their meticulous recordings and live performances have earned them quiet respect among chamber music fans. Whether reviving overlooked works or reimagining warhorses, the Amati Quartet remains a bridge between eras, all while keeping that warm, conversational interplay only a seasoned foursome can deliver.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 50

Joseph Haydn•

Amati Quartet

Album - 24 Tracks - Released November 2, 2018