Amadeus Electric Quartet
Amadeus Electric Quartet is a Romanian All-female musical group that adopts the classical crossover genre. The band Amadeus consists of four musicians: Andreea Runceanu (violin), Bianca Gavrilescu (violin), Patricia Cimpoiasu (cello), and Laura Lazarescu (piano).[1][2]
Amadeus Electric Quartet | |
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| Origin | Romania |
| Genres | classical crossover |
| Instruments | violin, cello, piano, drums, vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Associated acts | Bond (string quartet) |
| Website | https://amadeusmusic.ro/ |
| Members | Andreea Runceanu (violin), (vocal) Patricia Cimpoiasu (cello), (backing vocals) Bianca Gavrilescu (violin), (backing vocals) Laura Andreea Lazarescu (piano), (vocal) |
All-female ensemble Amadeus performed all over the world, released 6 records, and gained more than 200 Million hits on their official YouTube channel.[3]
In 2015, Amadeus was awarded the trophy of the Most successful Romanian band internationally. In 2018, Amadeus was awarded the title of Yamaha Music Europe Artist.[1]
Formation and history
Amadeus was founded in November 2000[4] by composer and music producer Adrian Ordean and artistic manager Florin Ionescu, the first members being Andreea Runceanu (violin), Alexandra Chise (violin), Cristina Filotti (piano) and Gra?iela Giolu (double bass).[5]
Amadeus started recording for the debut album, Continental, in 2001, an album produced by Adrian Ordean. His first public appearance took place on February 10, 2001, on Home TV.
In 2002, Amadeus released their first album - Continental. Notably, On December 1st, Amadeus performed for the Romanian soldiers at the US military base in Afghanistan.
Albums
- Continental (2002)
- Meridian (2003)
- Freedom (2004)
- The Island (2007)
- 24 Ore (2009)
- Joy (2020)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Amadeus Electric String Quartet - Yamaha - Other European Countries". europe.yamaha.com. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "Amadeus Electric Quartet Archives". Talent In Borders. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "Amadeus - The Electric String Quartet - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "How This Quartet Became World Famous". Promolta Blog. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ Kruijff, Jan de. "RUNCEANU, ANDREEA, ENSEMBLE PLAYER". musicalifeiten.nl (in Nederlands). Retrieved 3 March 2024.