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We couldn't help but fall in love with it\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\r\n\r\nMaarten ter Horst's String Quartet 1 \u0026amp; String Quartet 2 are two completely new works of which the first notes were written in 2017 and the last notes during the spring lockdown in 2020. The works convey a wide range of emotions. String Quartet 1 is a musical journey from frustration to courage, and String Quartet 2 is a work about love, memories, and dreams. The music uses a timeless, melodic language, a surprising new perspective on the classical string quartet tradition.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaarten ter Horst\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nTo Ter Horst, the string quartet is the ultimate ensemble: instruments that are different yet equal, representing a tradition of music that truly challenges both composer and instrumentalist. For Maarten ter Horst composing music is an effective way of channeling and sharing emotions. He starts from recognizable melodies and writes parts that reinforce each other in a quest in which dreams, and desires want to be reconciled with reality.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelikon Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nThe Helikon Quartet is an adventurous and versatile string quartet. Formed in 2015, the quartet consists of 4 women in the starting blocks of their careers, working together towards one common goal: creating musical purity. Programming new music is an important way to let the voice of the present be heard, as they see contemporary music as a reflection of our society. The Helikon Quartet received the Kersjesfonds String Quartet Stipendium in 2020. The members have positions in the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntrospect: A true collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nIn 2020, Ter Horst approached the Helikon Quartet to have a look at his music. Ter Horst was their direct source of inspiration, accompanying them in exploring their possibilities and imagination. His journey of love, doubt, fighting, and hope is inspiring to them and will be, they believe, to many others.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelikon Quartet\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\nStella Zake - Violin\r\nMarieke Kosters - Violin\r\nLotus De Vries - Viola\r\nRenate Apperloo - Violoncello\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rdsogtrkOXI\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Cobra Records","offers":[{"title":"FLAC 96 kHz \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":56739476177220,"sku":"COBRA0081-7","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 192 kHz \/ 5ch Surround","offer_id":56739476209988,"sku":"COBRA0081-9","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 96 kHz \/ 5ch Surround","offer_id":56739476242756,"sku":"COBRA0081-10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 64 \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":56739476275524,"sku":"COBRA0081-14","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 128 \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":56739476308292,"sku":"COBRA0081-15","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 256 \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":56739476341060,"sku":"COBRA0081-16","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 64 \/ 5ch Surround","offer_id":56739476373828,"sku":"COBRA0081-17","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 128 \/ 5ch Surround","offer_id":56739476406596,"sku":"COBRA0081-18","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 256 \/ 5ch Surround","offer_id":56739476439364,"sku":"COBRA0081-19","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 512 \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":56739476472132,"sku":"COBRA0081-21","price":35.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DXD 24 Bit \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":56739476504900,"sku":"COBRA0081-22","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DXD 24 Bit \/ 5ch Surround","offer_id":56739476537668,"sku":"COBRA0081-23","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 64 \/ 2ch Binaural","offer_id":56739476570436,"sku":"COBRA0081-24","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 128 \/ 2ch Binaural","offer_id":56739476603204,"sku":"COBRA0081-25","price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 256 \/ 2ch Binaural","offer_id":56739476635972,"sku":"COBRA0081-26","price":30.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 192 kHz \/ 2ch Binaural","offer_id":56739476668740,"sku":"COBRA0081-49","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 96 kHz \/ 2ch Binaural","offer_id":56739476701508,"sku":"COBRA0081-50","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 192 kHz \/ 2ch Stereo","offer_id":57338675364164,"sku":"COBRA0081-6","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 64 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround","offer_id":57338675396932,"sku":"COBRA0081S1417","price":27.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 128 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround","offer_id":57338675429700,"sku":"COBRA0081S1517","price":29.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 256 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround","offer_id":57338675462468,"sku":"COBRA0081S1617","price":33.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 64 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 2ch Binaural","offer_id":57338675495236,"sku":"COBRA0081S1424","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 128 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 2ch Binaural","offer_id":57338675528004,"sku":"COBRA0081S1525","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 256 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 2ch Binaural","offer_id":57338675560772,"sku":"COBRA0081S1626","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 64 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround \u0026 2ch Binaural","offer_id":57338675593540,"sku":"COBRA0081S141724","price":30.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 128 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround \u0026 2ch Binaural","offer_id":57338675626308,"sku":"COBRA0081S151825","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"DSD 256 \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround \u0026 2ch Binaural","offer_id":57338675659076,"sku":"COBRA0081S161926","price":36.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 192 kHz \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround","offer_id":57338675691844,"sku":"COBRA0081S69","price":26.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC 96 kHz \/ 2ch Stereo \u0026 5ch Surround","offer_id":57338675724612,"sku":"COBRA0081S710","price":25.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7900\/2436\/files\/COBRA0081.jpg?v=1778483555","url":"https:\/\/www.nativedsd.com\/products\/cobra0081-introspect-string-quartets-no-1-2-by-maarten-ter-horst","provider":"NativeDSD Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}