Paganini Quartet

The Paganini Quartet was a renowned American string quartet founded in 1946 by cellist Robert Maas and violinist Henri Temianka. The group got its name from the set of instruments they used, all of which were crafted by Antonio Stradivari and previously owned by Niccolò Paganini. Throughout its 20-year career, the quartet performed extensively across the United States and internationally, collaborating with prominent artists like Arthur Rubinstein and Andrés Segovia. They were known for their rich, polished tone and their performances of works by Beethoven, Fauré, and others.

Notable achievements of the Paganini Quartet include their performances at the Library of Congress, where they played all the Beethoven string quartets, and their recording of the Beethoven Opus 59 "Rasumovsky" quartets, which earned industry recognition. The quartet played on some of the most historic instruments in the world, which added to their legendary status. While they were primarily known for classical string quartets, there is no direct connection in the provided information between this ensemble and Niccolò Paganini's guitar quartets.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Beethoven: Les trois quatuors à cordes "Razoumovski"

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Paganini Quartet•

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Budapest String Quartet

Album - 12 Tracks - Released January 2, 2020