It's hard for me to name only one... Beethoven, Bartok, Ligeti, Haydn. Honestly, every composer has great pieces and every composer has some not so great pieces. Thankfully, most string quartets fall under the former category.
Musical idol:
Cleveland, Takacs, and Tokyo Quartets (listed alphabetically, not preferentially). James Dunham, Marilyn McDonald, Nathan Milstein, Sylvia Rosenberg.
How much do you practice per day?
As an ensemble we rehearse 3-5 hours a day, 6 days a week. On top of that I try to do 1 to 1 1/2 hours. That tends to fluctuate depending on our performing schedule.
What motivates you to practice?
Playing the violin is a limitless exploration. Sure, we play a concert and then are done with that, but there is always another concert and there is always something to improve. In addition, great pieces have depth that one can continuously explore. Nothing can replace focused practice.
Any advice for young musicians?
My advice would be something my mom always told me, "Have fun, sing in your head, and smile when you bow." That is really what matters.
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