About

What to expect

The North Sea String Quartet presents ZONAR, a project that brings acoustic strings into electronic music textures without using electronics.

  • Uses unconventional techniques and prepared instruments
  • Collective compositions explore EDM, ambient and experimental music
  • Blends modern jazz, classical, global and folk music
  • Grooves, swings and improvises collectively
  • Formed in Rotterdam in 2016
  • Violin: George Dumitriu and Pablo Rodríguez
  • Viola: Yanna Pelser; cello: Thomas van Geelen
  • Performed at Concertgebouw, Bimhuis and North Sea Jazz
  • Also played Brosella Festival
  • Also played Salzburg and Canarias Jazz & Más
  • Performed with Trio da Kali and Samora Pinderhughes
  • Also with Javier Infante, Lílian Vieira, Roland Satterwhite
  • ZONAR: 2026, Happy Seal Records

Line-up

Listen before you go

North Sea String Quartet "Cryptosplash" - Dock Zuid Sessions

Dock Zuid

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does North Sea String Quartet start and end?

North Sea String Quartet runs Sunday, 10 January 2027, 15:00.

Where is North Sea String Quartet?

North Sea String Quartet takes place at Qbus Club, Middelstegracht 123, Leiden.

How much are tickets for North Sea String Quartet?

Tickets for North Sea String Quartet cost from €10 on the official ticket shop.

Who plays at North Sea String Quartet?

The line-up of North Sea String Quartet: North Sea String Quartet.

How do I book?

Use the registration link on this page.

What is ZONAR?

ZONAR is the North Sea String Quartet project released in 2026 on Happy Seal Records. It explores electronic music textures with acoustic strings and no electronics.

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Getting there

Qbus Club, Middelstegracht 123, 2312 TV Leiden, Zuid-Holland, NL

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