Brodsky Quartet

Celebrating Fifty Years

Concert Hall, QPAC


2 May 2023
$79 - $99

A transaction fee of $7.20 applies.

1 hour 50 minutes

(including interval, subject to change without notice)

For more than half a century, the Brodsky Quartet has been enchanting audiences with their exceptional musicianship and innovative collaborations, making them one of the world's greatest string ensembles.

Since their formation in 1972, the quartet has performed over 3,000 concerts on some of the most prestigious stages in the world and released over 60 recordings. Their natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled them in many artistic directions, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the international chamber music scene.

As they celebrate their special 50th anniversary, the Brodsky Quartet will perform a sublime selection of musical treats from BachBritten, and Schubert, including the unforgettable Death and the Maiden, a pillar of the chamber music repertoire.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this captivating special event in the magnificent Concert Hall at QPAC. Let the Brodsky Quartet’s extraordinary artistry transport you to another world, where you'll be swept away by the beauty and power of their performance. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classical music or simply looking to be inspired, join us for a celebration of the timeless beauty of music, and experience the magic of the Brodsky Quartet for yourself.


Program

Sonata for Solo Violin in G minor (arr. Paul Cassidy)

Bach

String Quartet No. 2

Britten

String Quartet in D minor, Death and the Maiden

Schubert


Artists

Krysia Osostowicz

Violin I

Ian Belton

Violin II

Paul Cassidy

Viola

Jacqueline Thomas

Cello


The players gave unstintingly of their passion and energies, playing with a spirit so transformational you felt they were actually improving the world.

- The Strad

There was a pause of almost a minute before the audience applauded – testimony to the spell that the new-look Brodsky Quartet had cast.

- Limelight Magazine

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