empty cell Bartholdy Quintet
The Bartholdy Quintet is a German chamber ensemble specializing in the performance of classical music, particularly string quintets. The group was founded by cellist Gustav Rivinius, the only German musician to have won the first prize and gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1990. Other members include violist Barbara Westphal, who won a prize at the Munich Competition in 1983. The ensemble has released several albums, including "String Quintets" and "Bruckner: String Quintets". Their repertoire features works by composers such as Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Anton Bruckner, and Johannes Brahms.
