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Line 1: The '''Smith Quartet''' is a [[UK]] based [[string quartet]] founded in 1988 that specializes in the performance of [[contemporary classical music]], and is actively performing worldwide and recording {{As of\|2006\|lc=on}}. They have premiered over 100 works by composers such as [[Kevin Volans]], [[Graham Fitkin]], [[Michael Nyman]], [[Karl Jenkins]], and [[Sally Beamish]]. They have also collaborated with dance companies and musicians in other genres, notably jazz composer [[Django Bates]] and [[Britpop]] band [[Pulp (band)\|Pulp]]. The quartet frequently uses amplification and live electronics in performance to expand their range of performing venues and repertoire. Their performance of [[Steve Reich]]'s ''[[Different Trains]]'' was featured in the film [https://web.archive.org/web/20060619120756/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/classicaltv/holocaust/ HOLOCAUST - A Music Memorial Film from Auschwitz]. ==Members==