Equilibrium String Quartet

Dorothy Howell String Quartet in D MinorJennifer Higdon Pale Yellow (from Piano Trio No.1)Nadia Boulanger Three Pieces for Cello and PianoUnsuk Chin Piano Étude No.1 in CClara Schumann Nocturne Op.6 No.2Louise Farrenc Piano Quintet in A MinorKate Richardson ViolinKate Sturt ViolinRachel Jones ViolaHilary Browning CelloWilliam Bracken PianoIn the run up to International Women’s Day, Equilibrium String Quartet present a programme of piano chamber music by women composers, accompanied by cellist Hilary’s son William.

A pianistically virtuosic quintet by Louise Farrenc is the centrepiece this evening, together with a string quartet by Dorothy Howell and a piano trio by American composer Jennifer Higdon.

We’ll also hear some dazzling solo pieces performed by William, and three captivating pieces by Nadia Boulanger.