Zehetmair Quartett

Founded in 1994, the Zehetmair Quartett quickly gained international prominence and critical acclaim for its vigorous, imaginative, and meticulously wrought performances of the string quartet repertoire. While the Zehetmair Quartett's innovative spirit is undeniable, this, nevertheless, is a first violinist-dominated ensemble, much of its energy flowing from Thomas Zehetmair's strong artistic personality and immense enthusiasm. The current members of the quartet include second violinist Kuba Jakowicz, violist Ruth Killius, and cellist Ursula Smith. After a pause in its recording output, it issued a recording of Johannes Brahms' String Quartets, Op. 51 Nos. 1 & 2.