Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Programme:

Praetorius/Brahms - Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Tchaikovsky - String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30 Beethoven - String Quartet Op. 131

Fitzwilliam String Quartet Lucy Russell, violin Andrew Roberts, violin Alan George, viola Heather Tuach, cello

The quartet attracted international recognition as the first group to record and perform all 15 Shostakovich String Quartets. Shostakovich travelled to York to hear their performance of his 13th quartet, and this musical friendship prospered through correspondence, and the Western premieres of his final 3 quartets. Whilst their pre-eminence in the interpretation of Shostakovich has persisted, they have also gained recognition for their service to composers from the early 17th century to the present day. The quartet tours extensively worldwide, and has produced many award-winning recordings for Decca, Linn, and Divine Art. Full details here [https://www.wensleydaleconcertseries.co.uk].