About us
Kertész Quartet was formed in 2010 by four period-instrument specialists following a desire to explore chamber music of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and, using historical instruments, bring it to audiences. The quartet combines traditions of central European and historic, period–performance practices. With the use of gut strings and historic bows, the original sound world, liveliness and intensity of the music is revived.
Kertész Quartet's recently released recordings of nineteenth century Czech composer, Wenzel Heinrich Veit's complete string quartets earned high praise from reviewers on international platforms.
Kertész Quartet, playing on original instruments
Katalin Kertész and Jean Paterson, violins
Nichola Blakey, viola
Cressida Nash, cello
Repertoire for 2018/19
Programme No 1
Mozart: Quartet in D min, KV421
Haydn: Quartet in F maj, Op 77 No 2
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Mozart: Quartet in C maj "Dissonance" KV 465
Programme 2
Haydn: Quartet in F min, Op 20 No 5
Veit: Quartet in D min, No 1
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Beethoven: Quartet in B flat Maj, Op18 No 6
Programme No 3
Beethoven: Quartet in B flat Maj, Op18 No 6
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Beethoven: Quartet in A min, Op 132
Programme 4
Haydn: Quartet Fragment in D min, Op 103
Veit: Quartet in G min, No 4
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Beethoven: Quartet in A min, Op 132
Lunchtime, 1 hour programmes:
Programme No 1
Haydn: Quartet Fragment in D min, Op 103
Beethoven: Quartet in A min, Op 132
Programme 2
Haydn: Quartet in F maj, Op 77 No 2
Mozart: Quartet in C maj "Dissonance" KV 465
Press
The all-female group is relatively new, having established itself in 2010...the players command perfect intonation, rock-solid technique, and a well-rounded, robust sound. In terms of performance, it’s certainly a very good one, which should recommend the Kertész Quartet in future recordings of more familiar repertoire.
Jerry Dubins - Fanfare Magazine (Nov/Dec 2017)