The Brodsky Quartet

Daniel Rowland – violin

Ian Belton – violin

Paul Cassidy – viola

Jacqueline Thomas – cello

Programme:

Schubert – Quartettsatz

Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 5

Ravel – Quatuor à Cordes

Since its formation in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 3000 concerts on the major stages of the world and has released more than 60 recordings. A natural curiosity and an insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in a number of artistic directions and continues to ensure them not only a prominent presence on the international chamber music scene, but also a rich and varied musical existence. Their energy and craftsmanship has attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide, while ongoing educational work provides a vehicle for passing on experience and staying in touch with the next generation.

A pre-concert talk with Prof. Julian Horton will take place in the Music Department Lecture Room at 18.00.

Supported by the Radcliffe Trust