What is a String Quartet?
The traditional string quartet has been around for hundreds of years, bringing a unique tone quality appropriate for any kind of event. It can stand alone in a concert or provide the perfect amount of subtle background music. The four voices of two violins, viola, and a cello, mimic the SATB ranges of a choir, and can also represent individually what might possibly be played by an entire symphony orchestra.

Why Choose a String Quartet?
A String quartet is one of the only enembles that can provide the versatility necessary to perform any type of music at a ceremony, concert, party, or dinner. The low, sonorous character of the cello and viola combined with the singing quality of two violins provide a complete sound with a tone quality that smaller ensembles simply cannot match.

Why the Briar Rose String Quartet?
The Briar Rose String Quartet is composed of professional string players with advanced degrees in performance. We have studied with some of the greatest chamber artists of today, including the Altenburg Trio in Vienna, Austria, and the Guaneri Quartet. We have achieved a level of versatility in performance that enables us to play as soloists, chamber artists, and orchestral musicians.

What makes the Briar Rose Quartet even more unique is that we have played together for several years and possess the silent communication skills and unity of style necessary to create performances of the highest caliber.