Günter Pichler, founder of the Alban Berg Quartet, dies at 85.
Günter Pichler, the founder of the Alban Berg Quartet, died at 85. He led the quartet for many years. The quartet stopped playing in 2008.
Günter Pichler started the Alban Berg Quartet in Austria. He was the leader of the group for a long time. He also played as concertmaster with several Austrian orchestras. These included symphonies and philharmonics. The Alban Berg Quartet finished playing in 2008.
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Günter Pichler's Death
Günter Pichler, the founder of the Alban Berg Quartet, died at 85 years old.
Quartet's Leadership
He led the Alban Berg Quartet from its start until 2008.
Concertmaster Roles
Pichler was also a concertmaster with Austrian orchestras.
Austrian Orchestras Involved
He worked with various Austrian symphonies and philharmonics.
Dissolution Date
The Alban Berg Quartet stopped playing in 2008.