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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Alexandra Coghlan

Galilee String Quartet review – Palestinian ensemble improvise their signature east-west blend

The four Saad siblings of the Galilee Quartet perform at Milton Court, London
Sparking off one another … the four Saad siblings of the Galilee Quartet perform at Milton Court, London. Photograph: Ed Maitland Smith

‘We’ve done many concerts, but this is the first time I’m stressed,” the first violin confesses with a grin, lowering his instrument before a single note has sounded. But before he can launch into the story he’s interrupted by the cellist. “We’re actually supposed to play first!” she chides.

A string quartet is often compared to a four-way marriage. But what if the dynamic was closer to four siblings? One group that doesn’t need to imagine the answer is the Saad family: brothers Omar, Mostafa and Gandhi, and sister Tibah – AKA the Galilee String Quartet.

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