The Rucner String Quartet was formed in 1998 by husband and wife Snježana (cellist) and Dragan (violist) Rucner, who were both members of the Klima String Quartet. Currently, the other two members are violinists Ivana Penić Defar and Ana Paula Knapić Franković. Apart from developing a classical and contemporary repertoire and performing works written by contemporary Croatian authors, the Rucner String Quartet crosses the limits to other music genres as well, through their long collaboration with American bandoneon player Peter Soave, for example. Their concert series called The Four Seasons, consisting of four concerts throughout the year in the Croatian Music Institute, hosts renowned musicians and features premieres of Croatian and international composers' music. The Quartet presents its concert programs around Croatia and abroad. They have won several national awards and recognitions.