Effective period / Period of releases: 1948 - 1979

Members: Frances Mason, Olive Zorian, Joy Hall, Eleanor St. George, Marjorie Lavers, Norina Semino, Eleanor Warren, Winifred Copperwheat

The Zorian String Quartet was a British string quartet ensemble, formed in 1942 by violinist Olive Zorian (1916—1965). With an all-female lineup, the quartet premiered numerous pieces by Benjamin Britten and Sir Michael Tippett, and gave debut UK performances of notable works by Ernest Bloch, Béla Bartók, and other European contemporary composers. The Zorian Quartet was active until the late 1950s, likely disbanding after Olive Zorian's retirement.

Initial line-up
Olive Zorian — 1st violin
Marjorie Lavers — 2nd violin
Winifred Copperwheat — viola
Norina Semino — cello

Final formation (circa 1956)
Olive Zorian — 1st violin
Eleanor St. George — 2nd violin
Maureen Flinn — viola
Joy Hall — cello