Biography
Established in 1990, the Debussy String Quartet has earned applause all over the world, sharing its musical interpretations with unflagging passion on the most prestigious stages. Consisting of Christophe Collette and Emmanuel Bernard (violins), Vincent Deprecq (viola) and Cédric Conchon (cello), the Debussy String Quartet has become one of the leading ensembles on the international music scene. Championing the values of sharing and formal renewal, the quartet has always strived to kindle surprise and curiosity among audiences and professionals. It has built bridges with different fields of the arts such as dance (Maguy Marin, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Wayne McGregor, Mourad Merzouki…), theatre (Philippe Delaigue, Richard Brunel, Jean Lacornerie…), contemporary music (Yael Naim, Gabriel Kahane, Cocoon, Franck Tortiller, Keren Ann…) and circus (Circa). Above all, the Debussy String Quartet promotes a challenging vision of “classical” music as open-minded, creative and very much alive. Recognised by its peers for the tremendous diversity of its repertoire and its keen appetite for connecting with other artists, the quartet continues to undertake unexpected collaborations, most recently with the digital arts (David Gauchard) and slam (Mehdi Krüger).