A string quartet was a musical ensemble composed of four string instruments, typically two violins, one viola, and one cello. The term "string quartet" could also refer to a piece written for such a group. The ensemble was commonly used in the genre of classical music from Earth.

In 2366 a string quartet featuring Lieutenant Commander Data on violin and Miles O'Brien on cello performed in the USS Enterprise-D's Ten Forward. (TNG: "The Ensigns of Command")

Later that year, Data and three other officers performed in a string quartet for visiting Ambassador Sarek. (TNG: "Sarek")

In 2375, a string quartet performed at the Evora diplomatic banquet held on board the USS Enterprise-E. (Star Trek: Insurrection)

Featured String Quartet repertoireEdit

Star Trek: The Next Generation

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465
  • Serenade for String Quartet and Bass in G Major, K. 525, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro

Star Trek: Insurrection

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • String Quartet No. 17 in B Flat, K. 458, "The Hunt": I. Allegro vivace assai (Note: This is contrary to the credits listing of "IV. Allegro vivo-assai.")
• Joseph Haydn
  • String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5 "The Lark": IV. Finale (Vivace)
• Composer Unknown
  • String Quartet played as Jean-Luc Picard exits the anteroom adorned with beads during the banquet.

It is the Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, 1st mvmt (affectionately known as "The Bach Double")

External linkEdit

• String quartet at Wikipedia