performers
Since the project’s start in 1999, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music while accompanying countless listeners through their workday and late-night study sessions, scoring unforgettable film and TV moments, and helping couples around the world create their perfect wedding playlist. Fresh off high-profile placements in Netflix's smash Bridgerton and Universal’s The King of Staten Island, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). As such, they have become one of the most popular contemporary string ensembles in the world.
Across over 300 releases, VSQ has produced cutting-edge string renditions of a highly eclectic mix of artists, erasing boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop, rock, and pop. From Cardi B to Björk, Studio Ghibli to goth metal, VSQ approaches their renditions with respect and care, breathing new life into music they already love. Their longstanding VSQ Performs the Hits series has transformed pop’s biggest songs for the past eight years, with New York Observer noting, “VSQ’s atmospheric hits have made classical versions of pop music cool.” The quartet has also reimagined full albums from visionary artists like Lana Del Rey, Björk, and Sigur Rós.
Their heartfelt renditions have earned over 2 billion streams, 4 million downloads, and 1 million physical sales, with seven Billboard-charting albums. Their music has appeared in Westworld, Shameless, Modern Family, and more. Based in Los Angeles, VSQ’s rotating cast of musicians continues to create and collaborate, providing the perfect soundtrack for any moment.
Performances
OLIVIA DECKER POWER OF MUSIC
Returning to the Festival stage by popular demand, the Vitamin String Quartet blends cutting-edge renditions of classical, rock, and pop. With over 2 billion streams and counting, the quartet is currently one of the most popular contemporary string ensembles in the world, familiar to many for their music on Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton.