Elmire Quartet

“Even before the first notes are played, their stage presence is unmistakable; from the very outset, the Elmire give the impression of kneading living material” (Concertclassic).
“In a perpetual search for expression, the Quatuor Elmire impresses with its generous, free, fully assumed and unreserved sound” (Diapason).
“Familiar with the great repertoire” (Les Échos), the Quatuor Elmire shapes its identity through immersion in this heritage, where one perceives the musicians’ perfect cohesion in bringing this singular music to life (Diapason).

Founded in 2017, the Quatuor Elmire was awarded the Second Prize at the prestigious Concours de Genève, along with the Fondation Etrillard Special Prize for the most remarkable artistic project. The ensemble is also a laureate of the Carl Nielsen International Competition in Copenhagen.

The Quatuor Elmire has already performed in leading venues such as the Philharmonie de Paris, Victoria Hall in Geneva, the Philharmonie Luxembourg, and the Grange au Lac in Évian.
The year 2024 was marked by their debut at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt and by their participation in the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of La Folle Journée in Nantes.

Guided by the Modigliani, Ysaÿe, Belcea and Ébène quartets, the Quatuor Elmire is Artist in Residence at the Fondation Singer-Polignac and at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, grand résident of ProQuartet, Génération Spedidam artist, and laureate of the Fondation Banque Populaire.

The Quatuor Elmire has been Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel since September 2023.

Last updated: 5 December 2025