String music for your event
The Esprit Quartett is a classical but modern, professional string ensemble based in Zurich.The quartet offers an extensive repertoire that is perfect for both formal and informal concerts or events.
The musical direction of our quartet ranges through classical, jazz and pop music and is sure to enhance any celebration.
Our performance will lend something unique to your special wedding day. The quartet is also wonderfully suited for corporate events, christmas parties, christenings or birthday celebrations. Members of the Esprit Quartet can perform as a trio or duo, when appropriate.
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Classical
Bach – Air
Boccherini – Minuet
Brahms - Hungarian Dance
Chopin - Nocturne
Délibes - Flower Duet
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Mascagni - Intermezzo
Massenet - Méditation
Mendelssohn - Wedding March
Mozart - Ave Verum
Pachelbel - Canon
Wagner - Wedding March
Arien
Puccini - O mio babbino caro
Schubert - Ave Maria
Tango
Gardel - Por una cabeza
Pop
Arlen - Somewhere over the Rainbow (duo)
Beatles - Hey Jude
Cohen - Hallelujah
Cohen - Hallelujah (with voice)
Coldplay - A Sky full of Stars
Coldplay - Viva la Vida
Groben - You Raise me Up (with voice)
Keys - Empire State of Mind
King - Stand by Me
Mraz - I'm Yours (Duo)
Peretti - Can't help falling in love
Perri - A thousand years
Perri - A thousand years (with voice)
Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
Yiruma - River flows in you
Jazz
Ellington - It don't mean a thing
Jobin - The girl from Ipanema
Fine classical music for your event
Our extensive repertoire encompasses the masterpieces of classical and romantic chamber music as well as the music of today. Our innovative programs cast new light on the classics, illuminating affinities between the classic and the contemporary.
Book fine classical music for your wedding
On your special day, the Esprit Quartett is dedicated to fulfilling your musical wishes. Whether in the church or at a civil ceremony, our music will make your wedding truly unforgettable. After consultation with you, we will choose the perfect music to ensure that your ceremony or after party is a success. You can browse our audio samples to search for the music that appeals to you or talk to us to make a special request.
The perfect music for your corporate event
The Esprit Quartett will bring beautiful melodies to your christmas party, gala dinner, reception or presentation. Whatever the purpose of your event, we can find the right musical program to provide your occasion with additional festive sparkle. We offer a wide range of musical styles from classical, tango, jazz or pop. So get in touch with us. We would be delighted to help you in planning your event.
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Book classical music for your company, hotel, restaurant or private event
The Esprit Quartett provides private concerts or a suitable musical setting for all festive occasions. Whether a concert of multiple works or performance of a single masterpiece, we can work with you to compile a concert that is perfectly tailored to your musical taste. We perform together effectively as a quartet, trio or duo. Please get in touch with us for an obligation free quote.
About us
Rachel Stukalenko
First Violin
Rachel Stukalenko is the first violinist of the Esprit Quartett. She performs regularly with the Zürcher Kammerorchester – ZKO and the Argovia Philharmonic.
After her studies in France, Rachel Stukalenko furthered her skills with Yuri Zhislin at the RCM in London, and then with Raphaël Oleg at the Musikhochschüle in Basel, where she obtained her Master of Arts with Distinction in Specialized Music Performance.
Passionate about chamber music, she studied with the Debussy Quartet, the Chilingirian Quartet, and Valentin Erben.
Rustem Monasypov
Second Violin
Rustem Monasypov is a member of the Orchestra Musikkollegium Winterthur and performs regularly with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonietta Zurich, Ensemble Cinéphonique and the Authentic Light Orchestra.
Rustem was born into a musician family in Kazan. He completed his master’s studies at the Zurich University of the Arts obtaining a soloist diploma.
In the Esprit Quartett, Rustem not only works as a violinist but also creates exclusive arrangements that can only be heard at Esprit Quartet performances.
Mihai Cocea
Viola
Mihai Cocea is the principal Violist of the Brussels Philharmonic. In Zürich Mihai recently completed his degree at the Zurich University of the Arts as a student of professor Lawrence Power. He is a third prize winner of the “Watson Forbes” International Viola Competition 2009, finalist in the Yuri Bashmet Viola Competition 2013 in Moscow and a semi-finalist of the 2011 Windsor Festival String Competition.
Mihai has performed as a soloist with international orchestras such as: Nova Russia, St. Andrews Youth Orchestra, Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, Moscow Soloists and many more.
Chloë Kascha
Cello
Chloë Kascha is the founder and cellist of the Esprit Quartett. In Switzerland she has performed with the Capriccio Barockorchestra, Camerata Zürich, Kammerphilharmonie Graubünden and the Zuger Sinfonietta.
Chloë grew up in a musical family in Sydney, and went on to study with Bernard Greenhouse in Boston and Uzi Wiesel at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where she received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance. After graduating she moved to Berlin where she performed with various ensembles including the Berliner Kammerphilharmonie and the Berliner Kammerorchester.
Currently Chloë lives and performs in Zürich and in Berlin.
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