At Centrum in 2008...the Tokyo String Quartet

One of the the finest chamber music ensembles in the world, the Tokyo String Quartet has captivated audiences and critics alike since it's founding over thirty years ago.

The quartet--Martin Beaver and Kikuei Ikeda (violins), Kazuhide Isomura (viola), and Clive Greensmith (cello)--has collaborated with a remarkable array of artists and composers, built a comprehensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings, and established a distinguished teaching record.

Performing over a hundred concerts worldwide each season, the Tokyo String Quartet has a devoted international following that includes the major capitals of the world and extends to all four corners, from Australia to Estonia to Scandinavia and the Far East.

Dedicated to the performance of both new work and the classical repertoire, the Tokyo Quartet this season performs the N.Y. premieres of "Blossoming for String Quartet" by Japanese composer Toshio Hosakawa and "Primera Luz" by Lera Auerbach. These works will be among those presented in three programs at New York's 92nd Street Y, where the quartet continues the 4th year of its official residency.