New Orford String Quartet

The New Orford String Quartet is a Canadian string quartet formed in July 2009. It is one of Canada's premiere chamber ensembles. The name honors the Orford Arts Centre in the province of Quebec, where the ensemble gave its first public concert, and the original Orford String Quartet that was formed in June 1965 and active until July 1991.[1]

Members

The members of the New Orford String Quartet are all principal players in the Montreal and Toronto Symphony Orchestras.[2]

Recordings

References

  1. "Orford String Quartet". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  2. "New Orford String Quartet". CBC Music. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
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