As Scandinavia’s only period instrument string quartet, the Bellevue String Quartet engages audiences through their unique, conceptual programs. Jewels of the string quartet repertoire are combined with newly commissioned works, 17th-century consort and arrangements of opera arias and Scandinavian folk music, offering a musical experience seldom found at a standard string quartet concert. In order to seek out a new and diverse audience, the quartet creates an intimate concert environment, both on the concert stage and in small, non-traditional venues. Based in Malmö, Sweden, the quartet performs regularly in a variety of venues in the Öresund region including Klubb Krinolin and Andy’s Corner in Malmö, Magle Konserthus in Lund, Valfisken in Simrishamn and Early Monday in Copenhagen, as well as at Trigonale Festival in Austria.
Alison
After completing her modern violin studies at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, Alison Luthmers moved to Sweden in 2012 to pursue her true love, Baroque violin, which she had been studying since age 15. She performs and tours with Concerto Copenhagen, Camerata Øresund, Göteborg Baroque, and Nivalis Barokk among others, often appearing as soloist or section leader. Her first solo CD of J.H. Roman’s Assaggi for Solo Violin will be released in April 2025 with Rubicon Classics. In BSQ Alison plays first violin for classical repertoire.
Judith
Judith-Maria Blomsterberg is principal cellist of Concerto Copenhagen, Scandinavia's leading Baroque orchestra, and member of the Norwegian group Barokksolistene, famous for their innovative programs.
Furthermore, she is active as a chamber musician and tours in Sweden with Scania Consort and The Bellevue String Quartet.
She completed her studies in 2005, with a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Baroque Cello from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague/The Netherlands.
Besides music, tennis and sailing are her other passions.
Rastko
Rastko Roknic is active as a violist in many Baroque ensembles in the Öresund region. He studied viola in Belgrade and Oslo and Baroque viola in Odense. He has participated in CD and video recordings with Concerto Copenhagen, Camerata Øresund, Höör Barock, Barokksolistene, Ensemble 1700 Lund, Ensemble Zimmermann, Vokalharmonien, Theatre of Voices and Enghave Barok, among others. He loves the sounds of 17th century music, the scents of a Mediterranean garden, and walking barefoot on sun-warmed rocks.
Hannah
The Baroque violinist Hannah Tibell moved back to Malmö after 10 years of studying and working as a freelance player in London. In Sweden she has a prominent role as a chamber and orchestral player in the Öresund region. In addition to the Bellevue String Quartet she is a member of Concerto Copenhagen, Höör Barock and Scania Consort, and frequently plays with Göteborg Baroque. She has participated in many recordings, including ”Golovinmusiken” with Höör Barock, which received a Grammis for best classical release in 2020. In BSQ Hannah plays first violin for Baroque repertoire.