Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recording

The Czech Pavel Haas Quartet has won a musical “Oscar” for its recording of works by Bohuslav Martinů. The internationally acclaimed ensemble received its sixth Gramophone Award at a ceremony held on October 7, 2026, at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden.

The ceremony also featured a live excerpt from the award-winning album.

Czech audiences will have the chance to see the Pavel Haas Quartet in November at the Janáček Brno festival. In March 2027, the ensemble will embark on a tour of North America.