Belcea Quartet (HK Debut)HKU MUSE

"Single-mindedly fathoming the emotional recesses of the composer [Beethoven]'s psyche" – Gramophone
Recognized as one of the leading string quartets today, the acclaimed Belcea Quartet captivates music lovers with their passion, precision, and expressivity. With an impressive discography that includes complete cycles of string quartets by Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten, they have garnered prestigious awards such as the Diapason d'Or and ECHO Klassik.

In their much-anticipated Hong Kong debut, the Belcea Quartet will perform Beethoven's Op. 131, a work that was reportedly the composer's favourite. Its emotional complexity has inspired many, including Schubert and Wagner. The ensemble will also present Schoenberg's String Quartet No. 1, a rarely performed 45-minute work known for its remarkable tonal and motivic development.

｜PROGRAMME｜
SCHOENBERG String Quartet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7
BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131

｜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 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.