[1] The quartet was formed in Bucharest in 1995, by a couple, Adrian Mantu and Andreea Banclu, and Ingrid Nicola and Bogdan Sofei, all attending the same university.
[3] While the members of the quartet were studying in Madrid, they considered applying for a multi-year musical residence in Galway, Ireland.
As part of the work with RTÉ, they performed two major cycles, by Beethoven and Béla Bartók, at locations around Ireland.
The group has worked with other quartets, including The Vanbrugh in Ireland, and the Amadeus, Arditti, Casals and Endellion.
[1] The four members of the group were awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Galway in 2016, for their performance and educational work.