Annex String Quartet

The Annex String Quartet, also known as The Annex Quartet, is a string quartet founded by violist Yunior Lopez in 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Named after The Annex neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, the quartet began performing regularly in Toronto's many bars, coffee shops, and non-classical venues like Aroma Espresso Bar and the St. Lawrence Market. In 2010, they made their American debut alongside the Kronos Quartet at Carnegie Hall, and have since appeared in over 100 performances, recordings, and broadcasts.[1] To date, the group's primary focus has been bridging the gap between classical and world music, which has led them to become one of the most eclectic performing ensembles in North America. They have performed, recorded, and ventured into various musical styles, and continue to work with a diverse range of artists including classical pianist, Jan Lisiecki, Cuban jazz pianist, Hilario Duran, and Canadian jazz icon, Jane Bunnett. Following multiple recording collaborations with a diverse range of artists, The Annex Quartet released their official debut album, The Roaring Twenties, in June 2013. The quartet's current work in progress is an all-Cuban album featuring famed Cuban Bolero singer, Anais Abreu.[2] They are currently the ensemble-in-residence at Midtown Music School in Toronto and The Stratford Summer Music Festival in Stratford, Ontario.

Annex String Quartet
The Annex String Quartet performing in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto.
Background information
Also known asThe Annex Quartet
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresClassical, World, Contemporary Classical
Occupation(s)String quartet
Instruments2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello
Years active2008–present
Websitewww.annexquartet.com
MembersStanislav Pronin
Carolyn Blackwell
Yunior Lopez
Peter Cosbey
Past membersMelissa Wilmot
Teddy Wiggins

Members

Recordings
  • The Roaring Twenties (2013) Modica Music Records
  • Classically Latin - Currently in Production (2016)

Other Recordings/Film
  • The Captive - Atom Egoyan (2014)
  • Maqueque - Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (2014) Justin Time Records
  • Folktales - Joanna Chapman-Smith, David Stone, and The Annex Quartet (2015)

References
  • Duinker, Ben (6 June 2011). "T4x4: 4 quartets to discover on CBC Music". CBC Music. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  • Paloma Parker, Odessa (29 May 2012). "The Annex Quartet, Classical Music From A New Generation of Players". Plaid Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  • Tsioulcas, Anastasia (19 March 2012). "The Kronos Quartet: Creating, and Passing on a Legacy". Ariama. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  1. Tsioulcas, Anastasia. The Kronos Quartet: Creating, and Passing on a Legacy. Ariama, 2012
  2. Paloma Parker, Odessa. The Annex Quartet, Classical Music From A New Generation of Players. Plaid Magazine, 2012


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