Hailed for their ‘powerful individuality of sound’ and ‘instinctive singularity of musical intention’ (The Scotsman) whose performances are ‘full of poetry, joy and sorrow’ and ‘realised to such perfection’ (The Observer), the Castalian String Quartet are quickly emerging as one of the most exciting and in-demand quartets on the world stage.

Concerts

  • Thu 01 May 25

    Venue

    Kettle’s Yard

    8pm

    University of Cambridge

    Programme

    Franz Schubert – Quartettsatz in C minor D703

    Thomas Adès – Arcadiana Op.12

    Franz Schubert – Quartet No.15 in G major D887

  • Sat 03 May 25

    Venue

    Newcastle International Chamber Music Series

    7pm

    The Glasshouse, Gateshead

    Programme

    Joseph Haydn – Quartet in G minor, Op. 20 No. 3
    Thomas Adès – Arcadiana
    Ludwig Van Beethoven – Quartet in C major, Op. 59 No. 3

  • Fri 09 May 25

    Venue

    Oxford University 

    7.30pm

    Hollywell Music Room

    Programme

    Thomas Adès – Arcadiana

     

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