Golden bow for the Merel Quartet

The Merel Quartet (Mary Ellen Woodside violin, Edouard Mätzener violin, Alessandro D'Amico viola, Rafael Rosenfeld cello) will officially receive the award on July 4, 2025 as part of the opening concert of the Meiringen Music Festival Week. Founded over 15 years ago, the ensemble "inspires with its dynamic, precise and expressive musicality", writes the violin making school. It is appreciated internationally for its "lively interpretations and stylistic versatility". It combines tradition and innovation at the highest level.

Since 2000, the foundation has honored Violin making school Brienz renowned musical personalities for outstanding achievements. The "Golden Bow" is a symbol of the connection between music and violin making and is presented at the opening concert of the Meiringen Music Festival presented to the winner. The prize consists of a high-quality engraved and gold-mounted bow from Finkel Bogenwerkstätte Brienz AG.