The Vanbrugh Quartet are adding another string to their bow

As the Vanbrugh Quartet get a lifetime achievement award, Gregory Ellis reflects on his 30 years with the group, writes Cathy Desmond

IT IS 30 years since four rising stars left the bright lights of London to settle in Cork.

As students, the Vanbrugh Quartet answered an advertisement for the position of RTÉ quartet-in-residence. They have survived periods of turbulence and worked tirelessly over three decades to enrich the local and national classical music scene and forged a highly respected international career.