About Us
The Astari String Quartet has been created in 2023. It’s a dynamic ensemble of young, passionate musicians dedicated to exploring new styles and pushing the boundaries of classical music. Since the beginning we are coached and supported by Institut Royal Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie in Namur. As a group of emerging artists, we are deeply committed to refining our craft and expanding our repertoire, always seeking to deliver fresh and innovative performances. Our collective ambition is to make a mark in the classical music world and its development.
ANNA POPIL
Born in Ukraine, Anna Popil is a violinist based in Brussels. She graduated from Lviv National Music Academy and continued her studies with Tatiana Samouil at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp and the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles.
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LUIS GREINER
LUCAS AERTS
Lucas is a Belgian violist who started playing the viola at a young age with Wim De Cock at the podium academie Lier where he graduated as laureate. He started his studies at the LUCA school of Arts under the guidance of Marc Tooten with whom he studied 2 years. Starting 2024 he commenced his studies with Marc Sabbah at the royal conservatory of Mons. During his studies Lucas played with allot of different ensembles including Ataneres ensemble, Hermes ensemble, Zomeropera Alden Biesen and many others.
URSZULA MARKOWSKA
She’s a cellist of Polish origins, born in 1997 and based in Brussels, graduated at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussels.
Urszula has performed at venues in Japan, Canada, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania and Slovakia among others. She has professional experience as a soloist, as well as a chamber and orchestral musician (La Monnaie / De Munt, Casco Phil, London Concert Sinfonia, Young Belgian Strings, Baltic Neopolis Orchestra, Primuz Chamber Orchestra, Lodz Philharmonic). In 2017-2019 she was a member of Vene Piano Quartet who has won the 3rd price during the XX Kiejstut Bacewicz International Chamber Music Competition. Group has been also rewarded with a special price – recital during the EMANACJE Festival organised by Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre of Music.
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