The Quatuor Parisii, also known by its English name Parisii Quartet, has been a fixture of international chamber music programs for decades. The group has shown a strong commitment to contemporary music in its varied programs.
The Quatuor Parisii was formed in 1981 by four students at the Paris Conservatory, all of them first prize winners at the school on their instruments and/or in chamber music. The four members were violinists Thierry Brodard and Jean-Michel Berrette, violist Dominique Lobet, and cellist Jean-Philippe Martignoni. Arnaud Vallin replaced Brodard as first vi...