Effective period / Period of releases: 1951 - 2014

Members: Peter Schidlof, Martin Lovett, Norbert Brainin, Siegmund Nissel

The Amadeus Quartet (formerly known as the Brainin Quartet) was one of the most famous string quartets of the 20th century. Founded in 1947, the quartet disbanded in 1987 upon the death of Peter Schidlof. May also appear credited as "Amadeus String Quartet" or "Amadeus Quartet".

Members:
Norbert Brainin - first violin
Siegmund Nissel - second violin
Peter Schidlof - viola
Martin Lovett - cello