Jerusalem Quartet

The original line-up included the violist Amihai Grosz. Grosz joined the Berlin Philharmonic as a principal in 2010, and also plays with the Philharmonic Octet Berlin. Violist Ori Kam left the group in October 2025. Until a permanent successor is announced, two violists are filling in for the 2025/26 season: Mathis Rochat on North American tours and Alexander Gordon for concerts in Europe and Israel. Current Members • Alexander Pavlovsky, first violin • Sergei Bresler, second violin • Kyril Zlotnikov, cello; the instrument is loaned to him by Daniel Barenboim and was played by Jacqueline du Pré Past Members • Amihai Grosz, viola, until 2011. • Ori Kam, viola, 2011–2025 ==Protests==

Due to the ensemble's name and their being perceived as cultural ambassadors for Israel, the Jerusalem Quartet has been subject to protests during their performances. In 2010, a performance at London's Wigmore Hall which was being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 was disrupted by multiple hecklers. The broadcast had to be halted. ==References==