Welcome to the Cleveland Quartet's historical website. In a memorable career spanning the years 1969-1995, the Cleveland Quartet played more than 2500 concerts, recorded nearly 70 works and was  hailed internationally as one of the pre-eminent string quartets of its time. This website honors the 26 years the Cleveland Quartet graced the classical world.

On this site, you can find information about the Cleveland Quartet's history, from its spectacular beginning to the decision to end the quartet. There  is a quartet discography and links to its CDs and a DVD. There are lot's of photos--from formal publicity shots, to family photos, to the wild and crazy.

You will find up-to-date biographies on every member of the Cleveland Quartet, as well as links to some of their current endeavors.

Finally, there are links  to and information about Chamber Music America's Cleveland Quartet Award. Administered by CMA and funded by an endowment left by the Cleveland Quartet, the biennial award identifies and aids the best  new quartets of the world by giving them concerts in 8 important venues that were part of the Cleveland's final tour.

Though generally for historical purposes, there will be periodic additions and updates. Please check back from time to time!

 
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