All Fitzwilliam Quartet articles
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News
Fitzwilliam Quartet appoints new violist
Francis Kefford joins the UK-based group, following founding member Alan George’s departure in 2024
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Article
‘The two most memorable days of my entire professional life’: meeting Shostakovich in 1972
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, Michael Downes speaks to the original members of the Fitzwilliam Quartet about their recollections of meeting the great Russian composer in York and performing his String Quartet no.13
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News
Fitzwilliam Quartet violist steps down after 56 years
Founding member Alan George has left the group, which is now seeking his replacement
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News
Fitzwilliam Quartet appoints new cellist
Cellist Ursula Smith joins the quartet, succeeding Heather Tuach
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Review
Fitzwilliam Quartet: Schubert
Historically informed approach highlights these works’ complexity
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Review
Fitzwilliam Quartet: Schubert
Much to discover in searching versions of two great late-Classical quartets
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