Schoenberg Quartet

The Schoenberg Quartet was a Dutch ensemble founded in 1976 by students of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands. Initially forming as part of the Schoenberg Ensemble, which was established by Henk Guittart in 1974, the quartet separated in 1989. The original lineup included Janneke van der Meer and Wim de Jong on violin, Henk Guittart on viola, and Hans Woudenberg on cello. Later, Viola de Hoog replaced Woudenberg. The Schoenberg Quartet primarily focused on performing and recording the works of the Second Viennese School, comprising composers like Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern, and Alexander Zemlinsky. The quartet dissolved after its last concert in May 2009, following 33 years of performances.

The group's repertoire ranged from early 20th-century music to contemporary works. They were known for their frequent performances in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw and for their involvement in collaborative projects with international artists and coaches. The Schoenberg Quartet's extensive discography includes numerous classical recordings, although specific recent releases like "The Dutch Legacy" series and "The Retrospective Edition" are not detailed in available information.