Successful string quartet promotion
The European Merita program for young string quartets completed its first three-year edition in August 2025. Swiss ensembles are also involved.
Merita stands for Music cultural heritage talent. Under the direction of Le Dimore del Quartetto, the international platform for chamber music funded by Creative Europe supported 38 quartets with 152 musicians from 28 nations for three years. Innovative concert formats were created in 40 residencies in historic houses, reaching over 10,000 listeners in 198 performances between March 2024 and August 2025. From Switzerland, the Protean Quartet, the Moser String Quartet and the Modulor Quartet are present.
The platform combines chamber music with cultural heritage and social inclusion. From September 2025, a second edition will be launched until 2029, which will support 56 ensembles - string quartets and piano trios.
