Classical/Experimental Quartet
The group was formed 1973 in San Francisco. Although all the members are classically trained musicians, the quartet quickly abandoned the form and music of their more traditional counterparts in favor of renditions of popular music including Rock, Jazz and World Music. Later, after success, they were able to commission new works written specifically for them by Philip Glass and John Zorn. Noted for blurring the line between Classical and popular music and their enthusiastic performances.