Skazka is the Russian word for fairy tale, and that is exactly what the quartet aims to do: tell stories
The Skazka Quartet is a promising and passionate string quartet in the Dutch musical landscape. Known for their dynamic playing and profound interpretations, the quartet takes audiences on a musical journey that includes Jean Sibelius' Voces Intimae and Beethoven's monumental String Quartet op. 131. These works are performed with power and intimacy, with the quartet bringing to life the stories and emotions hidden in the music.
Winner of the 2022 Storioni Competition and recipient of the 2024 String Quartet Scholarship, the Skazka Quartet has quickly proven themselves with their innovative approach and artistic vision, which has already won them many awards and managed to touch audiences time and again.
The quartet's line-up is:
Lena ter Schegget - violin
Dmitri Ivanov - violin
Sam Tsai - viola
Emma Besselaar - cello