An Eight-Handed Salut
A friend sent me a video of a female string quartet that was very entertaining, but there was no identification to it, just a standalone .mp4 file. I tracked them down, though -- they're the Salut Salon from Hamburg, Germany. The group began eight years ago, started by the two violinist, joined later by the cellist and pianist.
It's hard to describe them. They're classically trained and after watching several videos, excellent performers. But what sets them apart is their enthusiasm, energy, and sense of fun showmanship -- and, well, perhaps I'd say athleticism. Yes, really.
This video will make it more clear. It's the one my friend sent. My early reaction was, okay, it's cute but a bit schticky -- however then it built and eventually becomes seriously impressive and very entertaining. I don't think they're as funny as they think they are -- but they are as talented as I'm sure they know they are, and do a seriously impressive job choreographing their performance. Which isn't something you generally say about a classical string quartet.
This is their piece "Competitive Foursome."
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