Quatuor Ludwig

Quatuor Ludwig is a renowned French string quartet formed in 1985, known for its international career and high artistic standards. The ensemble consists of Sébastien Surel (first violin), Manuel Doutrelant (second violin), Violaine Despeyroux (viola), and Anne Copéry (cello), all alumni of the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris. Over the years, they have built a wide-ranging repertoire that spans classical masters like Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert to 20th-century composers such as Shostakovich and Jehan Alain, as well as premiering contemporary works by composers like Michaël Lévinas and Thierry Escaich.

The Ludwig Quartet has been recognized with awards from several international competitions, including the Menuhin Foundation and the Arthur Honegger prize. They have performed globally in prestigious venues including Paris’s Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, London’s Wigmore Hall, and New York’s Merkin Concert Hall. Their recordings feature a diverse selection of music, highlighted by albums like *Carnet de voyage* and interpretations of Hindemith and Jehan Alain’s works, reflecting their commitment to both classical and modern repertoire.

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