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Panocha Quartet

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The Panoha String Quartet, one of the Czech Republic's leading traditional quartets, is a gem of a Dvořák quartet. The quartet sings with the characteristic Bohemian melancholy, of course, but the musical moment that always captivates me is the freedom of their playing, which seems to flow lightly in space and fly in the air. [The Panoha String Quartet has recorded seven string quartets since No. 8, which Dvořák, who left 14 string quartets during his lifetime, established after searching for his own style. The recording of these seven pieces by the Panoha String Quartet, which they have been working on since 2002, is finally complete. ＜The Panoha String Quartet is one of the leading string quartets of the Czech Republic, which is the pride of the string kingdom. The quartet was founded by students of Professor Josef Mitka, the father of the Smetana String Quartet of the past, and officially began its activities in 1971. Since then, the quartet has given regular concerts throughout Europe, as well as in the United States, Canada, Japan, Israel, and elsewhere, and has participated in international festivals in Edinburgh, Salzburg, Prague, and elsewhere.　He is also active in recording, and his recordings have received many awards.In particular, they were awarded the Académie Charles Cross in Paris in 1983 for their recording of Martineau's String Quartets Nos. 4 and 6. Although they focus on the music of the Czech Republic, including Dvořák, Smetana, Martineau, and Janáček, their extensive repertoire includes works by Haydn, Mozart, and other Viennese classical and romantic composers, as well as modern and contemporary composers such as Bartók and Shostakovich. and Shostakovich.　The Panoha String Quartet, like many of the world's leading contemporary quartets, has a sharp ensemble breath, but its sound is characterized by an indescribable suppleness that is distinctly Bohemian, with a touch of silk kneading that is distinctly Bohemian, as opposed to the cold touch of the modern world. In recent years, she has appeared every year at the Kusatsu Summer International Music Academy & Festival. Every time she appears on stage, she captivates the audience with her flawless technique and warm tone. Camerata Tokyo