Haydn String Quartet, Op. 33, No. 5
Mendelssohn String Quartet, Op. 44, No. 1
Novo Quartet (BBC New Generation Artists)
This programme pairs the "Father of the String Quartet" with one of the genre's most brilliant prodigies. Haydn's String Quartet showcases the wit and structural elegance that defined the Classical era; a masterclass in conversational intimacy between four instruments. In striking contrast, Mendelssohn captures fiery Romanticism and melodic lyricism. The acclaimed Novo Quartet are BBC New Generation Artists and promise a vivid journey through the evolution of the string quartet, from refined origins to passionate expansion.
This concert is kindly supported by The Coach and Horses Dersingham, and Roythorne and Son Ltd