Violins, viola, cello
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SAMPLE PROGRAMMES Evening 1: Dances and Dissonance Mozart: String Quartet No.16 in E-flat major Janacek: String Quartet No.2 ‘Intimate Letters’ Mendelssohn: Capriccio in E minor Op.81 No.3 Kapustin: String Quartet No.1 Op.88 Evening 2: Time Suspended Beethoven: String Quartet in D major op.18 no.3 Dutilleux: Ainsi la Nuit Ravel: String Quartet in F major
The Alkyona Quartet present fresh imaginative interpretations of both well-known and hidden gems of the string quartet repertoire. They are well known for their warm connection to audiences and vivacious performances. The quartet love collaborations across the arts. Their projects are as vibrant and memorable as their ‘Kingfisher’ namesake. Tunnell Trust Award Holders 2020/21 and winners of 2019 Royal College of Music String Quartet Competition, they perform UK wide, and have upcoming tours in Holland and Scotland. Alkyona Quartet are able to offer flexible, inventive programming to suit needs for inperson or livestreamed events.
Lunchtime: Song of the Dark Forest Shostakovich: Two pieces for Quartet op.36a Borodin: ‘Song of The Dark Forest’ arr. Zucchi Borodin: String Quartet in D major no.2 EDUCATIONAL WORK The quartet is very experienced in giving masterclasses, delivering interactive performances and organising workshops for educational events of all ages and abilities including SEND.
“... a superb ensemble, beautifully matched, colourful, sensitive and full of energy and a really communicative spirit." Daniel Rowland, violinist and professor, Royal College of Music
London 07985 936 392 alkyonaquartet@gmail.com henrisshed@msn.com
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