Ferdinand Erblich

Originating from Vienna, grew up in the middle of the rich cultural environment of this city. He began his studies as a violinist with Josef Sivo at the Academy of
Music here. Later he decided to change to the viola and became a student of Hatto Beyerle, among others.

One of his most important teachers was Peter Schidloff, violist of the renowned Amadeus Quartet.
In 1971, Erblich became principal violist in München and later in Cologne. It was here that he met István Párkányi, a meeting that was eventually to result in the formation of the Orlando Quartet.

He is a professor at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, and is in high demand as a violist in various chamber music ensembles.

Ferdinand Erblich plays on a viola by Alessandro D’Espine, Turino 1840.