Profile & Special Focus
Passion that overcomes boundaries: The four musicians of the Nerida Quartet are uncompromising in their approach to music, seeking authenticity and expressiveness beyond convention. Unusual repertoire and exciting programmes make the ensemble's concerts a special experience. The Nerida Quartet enjoys performing new music as well as music by female composers in addition to the classical repertoire.
The name „Nerida Quartett“, inspired by the Nereids of Greek mythology, symbolises water as a strong yet flowing element that can always take on new forms.
Awards
1st prize at the ORPHEUS Swiss Chamber Music Competition 2018
Sponsorship prize at the Boris Pergamenschikow Competition Berlin 2019
Finalist at the Prix Credit Suisse „Jeunes Solistes“ 2020Prizewinner at the Schenk Foundation Competition 2021
Partners, cooperations and past performances
Concerts at:
Festival Musikdorf Ernen (CH)
Gent Festival van Vlaanderen (BE)
Heidelberger Frühling (DE)Ensemble & Instrumentation
The ensemble is currently studying chamber music with Patrick Jüdt at the Bern University of the Arts and, as an aspiring ensemble at the European Chamber Music Academy, also receives lessons from renowned teachers such as Hatto Beyerle and Johannes Meissl. The young musicians received further musical inspiration from members of the Artemis Quartet and the Cuarteto Casals, among others. In 2023, the ensemble was selected to join the MERITA Platform.
Saskia Niehl - Violin 1
Nevena Tochev - Violin 2
Grace Leehan – Viola
Alma Tedde – Cello
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