United by their spontaneous and joyful approach to music-making,

the four members of the Nerida quartet captivate their audiences with an irresistible energy and sincere interpretations.

A brief initial encounter in chamber music as academists of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen sparked a long-term musical relationship. Their close connection was nurtured during this time by working with a number of great colleagues, conductors and soloists.

The ensemble’s name, inspired by the Nereids of Greek mythology, draws reference to water as a powerful yet flexible element that can constantly take on new forms.

The Nerida Quartet has already achieved remarkable success in a short period of time. Most recently, the ensemble was awarded a special prize by the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben at the German Music Competition 2026, as well as a scholarship including admission to the Deutscher Musikrat’s concert promotion program.

In 2025, the quartet received a Career Development Award at the Banff International String Quartet Competition, as well as third prize from the Irene Steels-Wilsing Foundation. They were also honored with the “Prize of the Federal President” at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University Competition in 2024.

Invitations to international music festivals such as the Festival Musikdorf Ernen, Gent Festival van Vlaanderen and the Heidelberger Frühling regularly take the quartet to stages all over Europe.

The quartet is based in Bremen and is currently enrolled at the HMTM Hannover with Prof. Oliver Wille. It has also received tuition from renowned teachers such as Martin Funda, Patrick Jüdt, members of the Artemis Quartet and Cuarteto Casals, Hatto Beyerle and Johannes Meissl through the renowned European Chamber Music Academy.

The quartet has been part of the EU-funded MERITA programme since 2023.