The Wihan Quartet, formed in 1985, is heir to the great Czech musical tradition. The Quartet's outstanding reputation for the interpretation of its native Czech heritage and of the many classical, romantic, and modern masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire is widely acknowledged. They have developed an impressive international career, which includes visits to major festivals in Europe and the Far East. They visit the US and Japan regularly, and have led highly acclaimed tours of Australia and New Zealand. They are frequent visitors to the UK, and can often be heard on BBC Radio 3 as well as in concert at many venues throughout the country.