Artists:
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Paul Cassidy viola
Ian Belton violin
Jacqueline Thomas cello
Programme (three concerts over 2 days):
Friday 4 June 2027 7.30pm
J S Bach Sonata in G minor (for solo violin, arranged for quartet by Paul Cassidy)
Beethoven String Quartet No.12 in E flat, Op.127
Kraggerud Preghiera
Beethoven String Quartet No.15 in A minor, Op.132
Saturday 5 June 2027 3.00pm
J S Bach Sonata in A minor (arr. Cassidy)
Beethoven String Quartet No.16 in F, Op.135
Britten Poeme
Beethoven String Quartet Op.130 (revised version)
Saturday 5 June 2027 7.30pm
J S Bach Sonata in C (arr. Cassidy)
Beethoven String Quartet in B flat, Op.133 Große Fugue
Zebeljan Dark Velvet
Beethoven String Quartet No.14 in C sharp minor, Op.131
The Brodsky Quartet have been studying and performing the late quartets of Beethoven for 55 years. Back in 1972, when the group started, Op.130 was one of the first pieces on their stands. Despite being lambasted for their arrogance (young people cannot understand late Beethoven) they followed their hearts and stuck to their task. Turning perceived etiquette on its head, they learnt all the ’lates’ before moving on to the early and middle period works. This lifelong journey has lent them a unique perspective on these sacred and revered works, considered by many to be the very pinnacle of classical music, and has equipped them with unparalleled experience in their execution.
