The Quartet

Founded in Liverpool, the Liverpool String Quartet is one of the city’s most active and versatile chamber ensembles. Formed by professional musicians with extensive orchestral and chamber music experience, the quartet performs regularly across the UK and internationally, appearing in concert halls, festivals, museums and alternative performance spaces.

The quartet’s repertoire spans the core classical canon — from Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven to Schubert and Brahms — alongside twentieth-century and contemporary music. A defining aspect of the ensemble’s work is its commitment to thematic programming and cross-disciplinary projects, often collaborating with visual artists, narrators, designers and cultural institutions to create immersive concert experiences.

The Liverpool String Quartet has performed at major venues including St George’s Hall, Liverpool, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, and Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, where the ensemble is Ensemble-in-Residence. Their work at Norton Priory has included large-scale site-specific projects, narrated concerts, and collaborations linking music, science and visual art.

In addition to its live concert activity, the quartet has appeared on broadcast and digital platforms, reaching wide audiences through media collaborations and filmed performances. Their work has been featured in high-profile settings, attracting millions of online views and introducing chamber music to new and diverse audiences.

Alongside their artistic work, the Liverpool String Quartet is deeply committed to accessibility and audience development. The ensemble regularly performs for lunchtime concert series, educational projects and community events, aiming to make chamber music approachable without compromising artistic depth.

Drawing on their individual backgrounds as orchestral musicians, chamber players and educators, the members of the Liverpool String Quartet bring a collective sound characterised by clarity, flexibility and expressive intensity. Whether performing standard repertoire or newly commissioned works, the ensemble approaches each project with curiosity, craftsmanship and a strong sense of narrative. The Liverpool String Quartet continues to expand its artistic profile through innovative programming, long-term partnerships and international collaborations, establishing itself as a distinctive voice in the contemporary chamber music landscape.