January 23, 2014
EMERSON STRING QUARTET PLAYS UK CONCERTS WITH NEW BRITISH CELLIST

In its first member change since 1979, the Emerson String Quartet -- with new Welsh cellist Paul Watkins -- visits the United Kingdom for the following upcoming concerts:

Sunday, January 26 at 6:30 pm
St. George's Hall Concert Room
Liverpool, England

Monday, January 27 at 7:30 pm
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Dora Stoutzker Hall - Cathays Park
Cardiff, Wales

Program:
Mozart: Quartet No.16 in E flat major, K.428
Shostakovich: Quartet No.15 in E flat minor, Op.144
Beethoven: Quartet No.9, Op.59, No.3


Monday, April 7 at 1:00 pm
BBC Lunchtime Concerts at Wigmore Hall
London, England

Program:
Shostakovich: Quartet No. 14 in F sharp major, Op. 142
Britten: Quartet No. 3, Op. 94
 

Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 pm
Wigmore Hall (evening performance)
London, England

All-Beethoven Program:
Quartet No. 7 in F major, Op. 59, No. 1
Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2
Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59, No. 3
 

The Emerson String Quartet stands apart in the history of string quartets with an unparalleled list of achievements over three decades: more than thirty acclaimed recordings, nine Grammys® (including two for Best Classical Album), three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, Musical America’s "Ensemble of the Year", and collaborations with many of the greatest artists of our time. With the arrival of cellist Paul Watkins in May of 2013, the Emerson Quartet has embarked on a remarkable new journey – one filled with freshness, warmth and impressive accolades – all within its first season.  Mr. Watkins, a distinguished soloist, award-winning conductor, and dedicated chamber musician, has joined the ensemble for its 37th season, and his dedication and enthusiasm have already infused the Emerson Quartet with a rich tone and vibrant sense of humor.

 

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