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The Smith Quartet is a UK based string quartet founded in 1988 that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music, and is actively performing worldwide and recording as of 2006. They have premiered over 100 works by composers such as Kevin Volans, Graham Fitkin, Michael Nyman, Karl Jenkins, and Sally Beamish. They have also collaborated with dance companies and musicians in other genres, notably jazz composer Django Bates and Britpop band Pulp. The quartet frequently uses amplification and live electronics in performance to expand their range of performing venues and repertoire.

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  • Le Quatuor Smith (The Smith Quartet) est un quatuor à cordes britannique fondé en 1988 et spécialisé dans l'exécution de musique classique contemporaine. L'ensemble est actif sur la scène internationale et par l'enregistrement surtout à partir de 2006. Ils ont créé plus de 100 œuvres de compositeurs tels que Kevin Volans, Graham Fitkin, Michael Nyman, Karl Jenkins, Carl Vine et Sally Beamish. Ils ont également collaboré avec des compagnies de danse et des musiciens dans d'autres genres, notamment le compositeur de jazz (en) et l'ensemble de Britpop, Pulp. Le quatuor a souvent recours à l'amplification et à l'électronique au concert, afin d'élargir leur gamme de sites d'exécution et le répertoire. Leur exécution de Different Trains de Steve Reich a été en vedette dans le film de l'Holocauste - Un film musical mémorial d'Auschwitz. (fr)
  • The Smith Quartet is a UK based string quartet founded in 1988 that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music, and is actively performing worldwide and recording as of 2006. They have premiered over 100 works by composers such as Kevin Volans, Graham Fitkin, Michael Nyman, Karl Jenkins, and Sally Beamish. They have also collaborated with dance companies and musicians in other genres, notably jazz composer Django Bates and Britpop band Pulp. The quartet frequently uses amplification and live electronics in performance to expand their range of performing venues and repertoire. Their performance of Steve Reich's Different Trains was featured in the film Holocaust. (en)
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  • Le Quatuor Smith (The Smith Quartet) est un quatuor à cordes britannique fondé en 1988 et spécialisé dans l'exécution de musique classique contemporaine. L'ensemble est actif sur la scène internationale et par l'enregistrement surtout à partir de 2006. Ils ont créé plus de 100 œuvres de compositeurs tels que Kevin Volans, Graham Fitkin, Michael Nyman, Karl Jenkins, Carl Vine et Sally Beamish. Ils ont également collaboré avec des compagnies de danse et des musiciens dans d'autres genres, notamment le compositeur de jazz (en) et l'ensemble de Britpop, Pulp. Le quatuor a souvent recours à l'amplification et à l'électronique au concert, afin d'élargir leur gamme de sites d'exécution et le répertoire. (fr)
  • The Smith Quartet is a UK based string quartet founded in 1988 that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music, and is actively performing worldwide and recording as of 2006. They have premiered over 100 works by composers such as Kevin Volans, Graham Fitkin, Michael Nyman, Karl Jenkins, and Sally Beamish. They have also collaborated with dance companies and musicians in other genres, notably jazz composer Django Bates and Britpop band Pulp. The quartet frequently uses amplification and live electronics in performance to expand their range of performing venues and repertoire. (en)
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  • Quatuor Smith (fr)
  • Smith Quartet (en)
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