The English String Quartet

The English String Quartet is one of the world's oldest continuously constituted chamber groups and is widely known for its broad repertory and emphasis on British music. It has toured extensively around the world, recorded for numerous record labels (in the CD era for Chandos, Meridian, and Unicorn-Kanchana), and played broadcasts concerts on the BBC and other countries' radio systems. During its long life, the quartet has included some eminent names in British string playing history, including violist-composer Frank Bridge, cellist Ivor James, and violinists Marjorie Haywoo...