The Alban Berg Quartett occupies a near-legendary position among string quartets. Their technical fluency, the beauty of their playing, the harmony of their interpretation -- have left critics searching for superlatives and ensured their constant demand in recital halls around the world.
Taking their name from a composer who symbolizes a transition between romantic and contemporary music, the quartet -- now over 30 years old -- retains a commitment to the classical as well as modern quartet repertoire, proof of which can be found in their extensive catalog of award-winning recordings.
Although regular guests to Japan, only Gunter Pichler (first violin), Gerhard Schulz (second violin), and Valentin Erben (cello) return this year. Thomas Kakuska (viola) could not participate for health reasons and has been replaced by regular collaborator Isabel Charisius.