Ralf Ehlers

Ralf Ehlers

Ralf Ehlers (viola) has become one of London’s most sought after violists. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he won the 1989 Concurso Sul America and went on to give recitals and play concertos with many orchestras throughout South America. He continued his studies in Europe with Nobuko Imai and later with Thomas Riebl before spending three years as a member of the Pulcinella Quartet with whom he performed extensively throughout France, Germany, Italy, and Austria. He has also worked with many contemporary ensembles including Ensemble Modern in Frankfurt, The Austrian Ensemble for New Music, and the London Sinfonietta. Ralf joined the Arditti Quartet in January 2003.