The Brodsky Quartet with Gemma Rosefield at Proms at St Jude's 2015

The Brodsky Quartet is at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene. This performance with guest cellist Gemma Rosefield is sure to enthrall with its brilliant musicality.

Daniel Rowland violin, Ian Belton violin, Paul Cassidy viola, Jacqueline Thomas cello and guest soloist Gemma Rosefield cello, perform Hugo Wolf's Italian Serenade; Brahms' Quartet in C minor and Schubert's Quintet in C major.

Since its formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 3000 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 60 recordings. A natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in many artistic directions and continues to ensure them not only a place at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene but also a rich and varied musical existence. Their energy and craftsmanship have attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide, while ongoing educational work provides a vehicle for passing on experience and staying in touch with the next generation.

Daniel Rowland plays a violin made by Lorenzo Storioni of Cremona in 1793; Ian Belton's violin is by Gio. Paolo Maggini c.1615; Jacqueline Thomas plays a cello made by Thomas Perry in 1785; Paul Cassidy plays on La Delfina viola, c.1720, courtesy of Sra. Delfina Entrecanales.

'What is so striking about the playing of the Brodsky Quartet is their brimming love for the music' Gramophone

Winner of the Pierre Fournier Award at the Wigmore Hall in 2007, Gemma Rosefield performs at some of the world's leading venues, has regular performances on Radio 3, an impressive discography and 50 performances a year with Ensemble 60.

[Rosefield is] 'a mesmerising musical treasure' The Strad 'A phenomenal talent' Evening Standard.