Tokyo String Quartet

Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Hob.III:75, Op. 7 No. 1 / Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2 album art

Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Hob.III:75, Op. 7 No. 1 / Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2

February 2026

• 8 Songs

Top Songs

1		String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden": II. Andante con moto
2		Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: IV. Finale. Allegro non assai
3		Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: II. Andante moderato
4		Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: I. Allegro non troppo
5		Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Hob.III:75, Op. 7 No. 1: IV. Allegro ma non troppo

Albums

Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op. 51 No. 2: III. Quasi minuetto, moderato
Jan 2026 • 1 song
Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Hob.III:75, Op. 7 No. 1: III. Menuetto. Presto
Jan 2026 • 1 song
Beethoven: Complete String Quartets
Sep 2014 • 71 songs

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Biography

For 43 years, the Tokyo String Quartet was one of the most prominent and respected string quartets in the world. The ensemble was known for its rich tone, dedication to serving the music, and commitment to teaching. Originally formed in 1969, the members included Koichiro Harada (first violin), Yoshiko Nakura (second violin), Kazuhide Isomura (viola), and Sadao Harada (cello). They all attended the Toho Gakuen in the 1960s, studying under the legendary cellist and conductor Hideo Saito. Their first impetus to form the group was suggested by members of the Juilliard Quartet du...

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