Tippett Quartet

The Tippett Quartet, a British string quartet founded in 1998, has carved out a reputation as a dynamic ensemble with a knack for blending fresh contemporary works with underrated gems from the 20th century. Named after composer Michael Tippett, they’ve become go-to interpreters for British composers, as seen in their recordings of Vaughan Williams, Holst, and Ruth Gipps. But they’re no strangers to new music either—recent releases like Noah Max’s *String Quartets Nos. 1-4* and J. Cohen’s genre-bending works highlight their commitment to living composers. Their energy and crisp precision shine whether they’re reviving Korngold’s lush quartets or diving into Steve Elcock’s knotty modernism.

Casual yet adventurous, the quartet isn’t afraid to mix it up. They’ve teamed up with baritones for Derek B. Scott’s art-song cycles, swapped bows for storytelling in concept albums like *Gardens, Fables, Prisons, Dreams*, and even ventured into Penderecki’s gritty chamber works. With a catalog that swings from forgotten British classics to boundary-pushing premieres, the Tippett Quartet keeps proving that string quartets can be both brainy and thrilling. No dusty museum pieces here—just four players who clearly love shaking up the canon.

Genres

Chamber Music

Experimental

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Minimalism

String Quartet

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Latest Release

Noah Max: String Quartets Nos. 1-4

Tippett Quartet

Album - 8 Tracks - Released March 7, 2025