Announced 10 May 2016

"Fifteen Shostakovich Quartets in over 60 concerts throughout the UK, including five complete cycles, - one of which was presented in four concerts in one day at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The Carducci Quartet devoted 2015 to a heroic challenge and these were great performances of great chamber music, taken to venues that had not heard the like before."

Other Shortlisted Nominations in this Category

• Cavatina Chamber Music Trust
• Mr McFall's Chamber
• Nash Ensemble

Chamber Music and Song Jury

Jonathan Groves (chair)
Alasdair Tait
Emma Bloxham
Meurig Bowen
Sue Spence