Solem Quartet
Saturday 26th November 2022 | 7:30pm
Bartók, arr. William Newell - An Evening in the Village
Bartók - Transylvanian Dances
Robert Schumann, arr. William Newell - Child Falling Asleep, op. 15, no. 12, from Kinderszenen
Clara Schumann, arr. Amy Tress - Three Romances, op.22
Bartók - Quartet no. 3 in C sharp minor, BB 93
INTERVAL
John Metcalf - String Quartet, Towards Silence
Beethoven - Quartet in B flat major, op. 133, Grosse Fugue
Amy Tress – violin
William Newell - violin
Stephen Upshaw - viola
Stephanie Tress – cello
The Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation and one of the UK’s brightest artistic voices. They enjoy a busy concert schedule, ranging from international tours to performances at London’s and the UK’s most prestigious concert venues. They are passionate about collaborating with living composers and are widely known for their thoughtfully curated programmes which frequently combine the works of old masters alongside new commissions.
Photo: Dimitri Djuric