Quartetto Maurice

Quartetto Maurice — Georgia Privitera (violin), Laura Bertolino (violin), Francesco Vernero (viola), and Aline Privitera (cello) — is an Italian string quartet known for its bold exploration of contemporary music and integration of electronics. Since its formation in 2002, the Quartet has placed 20th and 21st-century music at the core of its repertoire, collaborating with leading composers including Márta and György Kurtág, Helmut Lachenmann, Beat Furrer, and Chaya Czernowin.

Their 4+1 Project, which treats electronics as a fifth ensemble member, reflects their commitment to redefining chamber music for today’s soundscape. Their performances have appeared at major festivals including the Venice Biennale, November Music (Netherlands), Tzlil Meudcan (Israel), and the New Music Festival (Canada). The Quartet’s recordings include works by Fausto Romitelli, Silvia Borzelli, and Luigi Nono, and their work has been recognized with the Franco Abbiati Italian Music Critics Award and the Kranichsteiner Stipendium Preis (Darmstadt).

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Photo by: Sophie-Anne Herin