The Fitzroy Quartet was formed in 2015 whilst all four members were studying at the Royal Academy of Music, receiving tuition from the Endellion Quartet’s Garfield Jackson, and Christoph Richter.

Following their studies, they were immediately appointed as Chamber Music Fellows at the Academy whilst simultaneously being named as Associate Ensemble at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, a position they held for three years. Whilst in residence at the Conservatoire they were mentored by Oliver Wille of the Kuss Quartet, giving many performances and holding multiple workshops for the students. During this time, they also were selected artists for the Belcea Quartet Charitable trust, through which they received tuition from members of the quartet.  

In the years since their formation, the quartet has won multiple prizes and awards. The quartet won the ‘Beethoven Prize’ at the Beethoven International Chamber Music Competition in Lusławice, Poland for their outstanding performance of Beethoven’s Quartet Op.74 ‘Harp’. They have been Tunnell Trust Award Winners as well as being chosen for the Cremona Quartet’s Le Dimore del Quartetto scheme. Other prizes include 1st Prize in the Cavatina Intercollegiate Competition, 1st Prize in the Wolfe Wolfinsohn Competition, as well as the Sir John Barbirolli Memorial Prize and the St Peter's Eaton Square award.

The quartet regularly performs across the UK, Europe and all over the world at prestigious venues and festivals, including multiple performances at the Wigmore Hall. They were also recently invited to be the visiting International String Quartet at the University of the Free State’s Odeion School of Music in Bloemfontein, South Africa where they performed daily recitals. During this trip, they also gave ensemble and individual masterclasses and performed alongside their resident string quartet. They frequently collaborate with musicians and ensembles worldwide, including Octet performances with the Brodsky, Doric, and Piatti Quartets. 

They have twice been an 'Ensemble in Residence' at the Moldo Crescendo Festival in Moldova (co-founded by first violinist Dan), this included creating an immersive multimedia concert experience. This has since been integrated into their broader concert offerings, alongside other curated concert experiences, including Moldovan and British folk music, as well as music by living composers of all backgrounds.

Alongside their love of great masterpieces, the quartet is committed to performing the works of somewhat neglected composers across the ages. Recent examples include works by Luigi Boccherini (whose music they have performed for his direct descendant), Darius Milhaud, Charles Koechlin, and Benedict Mason – whose String Quartet No.1 they gave the first performance of for 15 years.

The quartet also cares deeply about the education of young chamber musicians, having given lessons and masterclasses at many of the UK’s most prestigious Schools and Universities. 

The Fitzroy Quartet is grateful for the support of Help Musicians UK and the De Lancey Foundation.