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Viola entry: Krzysztof Chorzelski (Belcea
Quartet)
By Bachtrack
Born in Warsaw in 1971, Krzysztof Chorzelski joined the Belcea Quartet in 1996. He is a viola
and chamber music professor at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is also
pursuing a conducting career.
Krzysztof Chorzelski
© Marco Borggreve
What is your idea of chamber music heaven?
My musical heaven would be eavesdropping on Haydn and Mozart playing through the latter’s
string quintets. Apparently they played the two viola parts together on one occasion!
Of what kinds of errors are you the most tolerant?
Occasional technical lapses resulting from letting go of control in order to express the music.
What makes an ideal partner in quartet?
Someone who demands the most from themselves. There is no limit to how much someone like
that can demand from their colleagues.
What's your most notable characteristic when you're playing?
I like taking risks.
What's your greatest defect?
I like taking risks.
