The Cassatt Quartet of New York has recruited Emily Brandenburg in place of Rosemary Nelis, who leaves after two years. The other members are violinists Muneko Otani and Jennifer Leshnower and cellist Gwen Krosnick.
The group, in its 40th year, is named after a 19th century French suffragist and specialises in music by women composers.
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