RaVen Quartet[1] was a London-based string quartet that performed arrangements of both classical and rock music.[2][3] The quartet performed with Madness during the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony.[4] The group separated in 2014.

RaVen Quartet
OriginSoho
GenresClassical, rock
Years active2007-2014
MembersStephanie Benedetti (violin)
Natalie Holt (viola)
Rachael Lander (cello)
Kirsty Mangan (violin)

Members

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Stephanie Benedetti

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Stephanie Benedetti was one of the group's violinists. Her sister is Scottish classical violinist Nicola Benedetti.[4] Stephanie is currently a member of British pop group Clean Bandit.

Natalie Holt

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The group's viola player, Natalie Holt, is a British classical musician and film composer. She hit the headlines in 2013 after interrupting the final of the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent.[5][6][7][8]

Rachael Lander

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Rachael Lander was the group's cellist.[2]

Kirsty Mangan

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Kirsty Mangan was one of the group's violinists.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Raven Quartet's YouTube channel". YouTube. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Interview: RaVen Quartet, M Magazine, 31 October 2012
  3. ^ "Raven: 400 years of music in 40 minutes". BBC Breakfast. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  4. ^ a b "The Raven Quartet, Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall". Big Issue. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  5. ^ McGarry, Lisa (8 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Viola player Natalie Holt eggs Simon Cowell (VIDEO)". Unreality TV. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  6. ^ Ensor, Josie (9 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent: Woman storms the stage and pelts Simon Cowell with Eggs". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  7. ^ Halina Watts and Owen Tonks (9 June 2013). "Natalie Holt apologises for throwing eggs". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  8. ^ McGarry, Lisa (8 June 2013). "Britain's Got Talent 2013: Jack Carroll makes jokes out of Simon Cowell's egg experience". Unreality TV. Retrieved 8 June 2013.