"…as gorgeous as any ensemble in recent memory… immaculately articulated exuberance." – The Strad
Over the past two decades, the Paris-based Quatuor Ébène has redefined excellence in both classical and modern repertoires. Their "boundless" (Bachtrack) creativity has fascinated concertgoers around the world and earned them prestigious awards, including Gramophone, Choc Classica, Diapason d'Or, and BBC Music Magazine accolades.
In this concert, discover the joyful exuberance of Beethoven's inaugural quartet and the intricate depth of the Grosse Fuge, originally intended as the finale of his expansive Op. 130. Additionally, Quatuor Ébène will present the Hong Kong premiere of Self-portrait in three colors, an exciting new work written by their former cellist, Raphaël Merlin, co-commissioned by HKU MUSE.
｜PROGRAMME｜
BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18, No. 1
RAPHAËL MERLIN Self-portrait in three colors* (Hong Kong Premiere)
*Co-commissioned by Radio France, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Wigmore Hall London, MUSE Concert Series at The University of Hong Kong, Philharmonique de Namur – Grande Manège,
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.
BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130 with Grosse Fuge, Op. 133
｜REMARKS｜
．Patrons under the age of 10 will not be admitted.
．The programme is approximately 100 minutes including an intermission.
．Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
．Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted after the first piece or during intermission to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
．Programmes and artists are subject to change.
．The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on seating arrangement, to deny entry, and reserve all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.
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．HKU Student Discount: $50 (Current HKU students can purchase 1 ticket per performance. HKU ID required upon purchase and must be presented for entry.)
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