Brodsky Quartet & Laura van der Heijden Perform Schubert Quintet

Join us for an exquisite evening of chamber music as the Brodsky Quartet, in collaboration with the talented Laura van der Heijden, takes the stage at Kings Place. This event, part of the Memory Unwrapped series, showcases three exceptional works that span over two centuries:

📜 J.S. Bach

Originally crafted for solo violin, Bach's Sonata No. 3 exemplifies Baroque brilliance, featuring a rich tapestry of contrapuntal complexity intertwined with lyrical beauty. Paul Cassidy’s arrangement for quartet emphasizes the intricate inner voices, with highlights in the profound Adagio and majestic Fuga, blending spiritual depth with architectural elegance.

🎼 Benjamin Britten

Written in the last year of Britten’s life (1975), this introspective quartet serves as a poignant reflection on mortality and musical legacy, capturing a valedictory essence born from the composer’s declining health.

🎉 Franz Schubert

Schubert’s String Quintet, completed mere months before his passing in 1828, stands as one of the pinnacle achievements in chamber music. Critically acclaimed in collaboration with Laura for Chandos Records, this work is hailed as “cross-generational magic” during the Quartet's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Prepare for a night filled with profound musical conversations and emotional resonances! 🎶✨

📍 Location: 90 York Way, King's Cross, N1 9AG London, United Kingdom
🎟️ Tickets: Purchase Here

Don’t miss this captivating performance! 🎉