Animato Quartet

Inga Våga Gaustad – violin
Tim Brackman – violin
Elisa Karen Tavenier - viola
Pieter de Koe – cello

Seen as the most promising young string quartet in the Netherlands, the Animato Quartet is known for its passionate, spontaneous playing and powerful on-stage presence. Founded in 2013, their programs combine both classical pieces drawn from string quartet standards and bespoke contemporary compositions. 

The Animato Quartet has received numerous prizes and nominations. In 2023 the Kersjes Prize of 50 000 €, the most important state prize for classical chamber music talent, was given to this quartet. From the jury report: “Four players, each maintaining and using their individual expression, have developed a multi-layered and intense playing as a quartet with a wide palette of colours”. In June 2022, the Animato Quartet received the Dutch Classical Talent Audience Award after a special tour playing in thirteen of The Netherlands major halls. The jury was duly impressed with the foursome, stating: “Four top players with a vibrant energy, they captivate you from the first note! … This quartet is the great promise of the Dutch string quartets”.

Photo: Tom ten Seldam