They do not work with composers from fields such as jazz, pop or crossover. While they only play a handful of works from before the 20th century, they require that their repertoire maintains the tradition that has been established in Europe for several centuries. The Arditti Quartet is dedicated to 20th century and contemporary works, a niche in chamber music where classical masters dominate.
In 1999, it won the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize for lifetime achievement, being the first and only group to date to receive this award. The Quartet has performed in major concert halls and cultural festivals all over the world and has the longest discography of any group of its type. However, unlike some other groups, it is loyal to music of a classical vein and avoids cross-genre music. Their aim from the beginning has been to collaborate with composers during the rehearsal process. The repertoire of the group is mostly music from the last 50 years with a strong emphasis on living composers.
Over the years, there have been personnel changes but Irvine Arditti is still at the helm, leading the group. They first became known taking into their repertoire technically challenging pieces. The quartet is a globally recognized promoter of contemporary classical music and has a reputation for having a very wide repertoire. The Arditti Quartet is a string quartet founded in 1974 and led by the British violinist Irvine Arditti.
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