Split Reeds Quintet

The Split Reeds are a dynamic reed quintet formed in January 2024 by current students of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (UK). United by a shared passion for adventurous chamber music and the distinctive colours of the reed quintet ensemble, they explore a broad range of repertoire spanning classical, folk, and contemporary works, with a particular affection for Romantic and 20th-century music.

Since their formation, The Split Reeds have been inducted into the International Reed Quintet Network and invited to perform at the Calefax International Reed Festival in November 2025 at Amsterdam’s renowned Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ. Their appearance at the festival is generously supported by the Maddock/Mills Fund.

Committed to expanding the repertoire for this unique ensemble, The Split Reeds collaborate regularly with living composers. In 2025 they gave the world premiere of Chang Ge’s I Saw the Wind Drift Over the Mountain Peak. Known for their engaging stage presence, warmth, and musical chemistry, The Split Reeds offer performances that captivate audiences and celebrate the expressive power of reed instruments.