Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Fitzwilliam String Quartet
Victoria Hall
11 Oct 2023 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Following their sold out concert in March 2020, the renowned FSQ return to play Schubert’s final quartet, the monumental, otherworldly, elusive G Major. The first half of the programme features Rachmaninov’s lyrical first string quartet along with lighter pieces to serve as an amuse-bouche for the main feast.

Introduction to the Schubert’s G Major quartet. The FSQ has kindly offered to conduct an overview session highlighting the background, themes and complexities of the four movements. The session will take place in Victoria Hall from 6-6:45pm. There will be an additional charge for this part that will include nibbles and drinks between the workshop and the concert starting at 7:30pm.

Full programme:

Fantazia No.7, Dances from theatre works                  PURCELL

The Silver Swan – More Fools Than Wise                       JONATHAN RATHBONE  

Quartet No. 1                                                                        RACHMANINOV

Molly on the Shore                                                              GRAINGER

Interval

Quartet in G major, D887                                                  SCHUBERT

 

The concert is scheduled to finish at about 9:30 after which complimentary wine and other drinks will be served in the (newly refurbished) member’s room.

Tickets:

Members: (in advance) £18 / £5 workshop
Members: (on the door, if available) £22
Non-Members: £22 in advance & on the door (if available) / £5 workshop