RTÉ Announces Contempo Quartet as New Resident Quartet

Contempo Quartet: Adrian Mantu (cello), Andreea Banciu (viola), Ingrid Nicola (2nd violin) and Bogdan Sofei (1st violin)

RTÉ Announces Contempo Quartet as New Resident Quartet

Following a tender process announced in June, RTÉ has announced the Contempo Quartet as the new RTÉ string quartet. Replacing the outgoing RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, Contempo will provide chamber music services to RTÉ as the RTÉ Contempo Quartet for three years, starting in Spring 2014.

Aodán Ó Dubhghaill, Interim Executive Director of RTÉ Orchestras, Quartet & Choirs, commented: ‘In 2011 RTÉ reaffirmed its commitment to chamber music, as well as its commitment to the provision of chamber music services from Cork and Munster. At that time we signalled our intention to tender for services. That tender is now complete, following a lengthy process that considered a range of requirements. I would like to pay tribute to the Vanbrugh Quartet, who have played as the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet for 27 years. Rightly acclaimed, they defined the standard for chamber music in Ireland and we wish them well in what will undoubtedly be their continued success.’

Mr Ó Dubhghaill welcomed the arrival of the RTÉ Contempo Quartet: ‘With this appointment we open another exciting chapter for chamber music in Ireland. With an exceptional background in performance and education, the RTÉ Contempo Quartet will maintain the chamber music and string quartet presence in Cork while also opening up a new and welcome presence for RTÉ’s musical presence in Galway. I look forward to announcing their 2014 programme in the new year.’

The RTÉ Contempo Quartet will engage in a range of activities including concerts, broadcasts, recordings, educational and community workshops, multi-media, digital and social media initiatives at local and national level.

http://www.rte.ie/orchestras

Published on 4 December 2013

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