Košické Kvarteto

Slovak strings quartet. Formed at 1973, founding member Jozef Kýška (viola), other members were Milan Jirout (1. violin), František Figura (2. violin) and Juraj Jánošík (violoncello). In 1983, the quartet had the opportunity for a two-year stay in Spain, but only Jozef Kýška returned. In 1985, the quartet ceased operations in its original line-up. In 1986, in the line-up of Peter Sklenka, Ján Kyjovský, Jozef Kýška, Milan Červenák, the ensemble's activities resumed.