Founded in 1994 by the Austrian violinist and conductor Thomas Zehetmair, the Zehetmair Quartet is among the world's leading string quartets. Their interpretation of the Schumann quartets is characterized by a unique perception that focuses on the music's shifting wildness and fragility. Known for its versatility, the ensemble won the prestigious Gramophone Record of the Year Award for its ECM recording of the Schumann quartets. Robert Schumann intended to compose chamber music that would be "very fine, clear, and witty"—a vision that the Zehetmair Quartet masterfully realizes in its performances.
