What Is the Random Quartet
The Random Quartet does not intend to be an alternative to the classical quartet, but rather a new dimension of it, offering a vision of music without barriers.
In addition to Bach and Mozart, in our repertoire, you will find pieces (almost all arranged by us) by Morricone, the Beatles, Metallica, Queen, and many other seemingly distant authors from the idea of the classic string quartet. This unconstrained approach makes us comfortable in concert seasons, festivals, or cultural events, as well as at private parties, corporate events, or galas.
Curriculum
The Random Quartet was formed in 2006 within the quartet class of Professor Ravetto at the "G. Verdi" Conservatory in Turin; after passing the final exam, the group decided to continue their musical journey together even outside the academic environment.
Gradually, the idea of a quartet free from traditional canons took shape, where very different musical genres and tastes could coexist. Based on these premises, a 360-degree musical experience developed, even though it is grounded on the solid foundations of classical tradition.
In 2007, experiments began with arrangements of soundtracks and pop songs, eventually leading to rock music and folk repertoire.
Due to its unique features, the Random Quartet has received many accolades during its over ten years of activity; among these are the recording of the CDs "Just Four Strings" and "In Dreams" (the latter entirely dedicated to film music), numerous concerts in theaters and even in more unusual venues (Salone del Conservatorio di Torino, Mole Antonelliana, Hiroshima mon Amour, Auditorium Orpheus, Orto Botanico di Torino, Castello di Racconigi, etc.) during musical seasons such as those of the Filarmonica del Teatro Regio, Kalendamaya, Piemonte in Musica, etc. In 2018, the quartet made its television debut performing during the show "Nessun Dorma," broadcast on Rai 5. In 2018 and 2021, the Random Quartet performed at the Auditorium of the Cité des Arts in Chambéry during the opening of the “Quinzaine du Cinéma italien,” presenting programs of soundtracks by Rota, Piovani, and Morricone.
The interest in folk music led the Random Quartet to win first place in the regional selection of Folkest 2018, thus earning the opportunity to perform in Friuli during the final evening of the oldest and most prestigious folk festival in the country (broadcast live on Rai networks), where they were also invited as a guest group in subsequent years.
In 2022, the Random Quartet recorded "Carlotta the Musical" (by J. D. Spellman and F. Cosentino) for Ipogeo Records, which made it to the first round of Grammy® nominations, and was presented live for the first time at the Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” in Alba the same year.
In 2024, the quartet, in collaboration with pianist and musicologist Chiara Bertoglio, performed at the Salone del Conservatorio G. Verdi in Turin, presenting the soundtrack of the film “The Legend of 1900,” transcribed for the occasion from the original score by Maestro Morricone. In the summer of the same year, the Random Quartet went on tour in Scotland, where they presented their soundtrack program, receiving significant acclaim.
Viola
Arianna Nastro
Cello
Chiara Manueddu