Bennewitz Quartet

The Bennewitz Quartet, an acclaimed string quartet, was founded in 1998. Named after the 19th-century Czech violinist and conductor Antonín Bennewitz, the ensemble consists of Czech musicians and has gained a formidable reputation in the world of chamber music. They have won several prestigious awards, including the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition and the Premio Paolo Borciani. The quartet is celebrated for its interpretations of Czech composers such as Janáček and Dvořák, as well as its broader repertoire that spans from the Classical to contemporary eras. The Bennewitz Quartet has performed in distinguished concert halls across the globe, including Wigmore Hall in London and the Konzerthaus in Vienna, and continues to contribute significantly to the cultural fabric through their dynamic performances and recordings.