The Belcea Quartet bring their electrifying energy to a programme of extraordinary string quartets. Spanning Ludwig van Beethoven’s late works, Felix Mendelssohn’s youthful and autumnal moods and Mozart’s ‘Dissonance’ Quartet, their recital will leave you rethinking these familiar works.

Beethoven’s final major work, String Quartet no. 16, surprises and charms with its cheerful and surprisingly mischievous melodies, while Mendelssohn’s youthful and yearning Capriccio contrasts sharply with his more autumnal Fugue, composed over sixteen years later. Even more of a surprise is Mozart’s ‘Dissonance’ Quartet, so-called because of the unusual opening harmonies, which sound as if they have time-travelled to Mozart’s era from our own.

With precision and passion, this exceptional quartet offers a fresh perspective on these beloved pieces, which will leave you inspired and invigorated.

Multibuy Offer

Elevate your August mornings. Buy tickets for three or more morning concerts at The Queen’s Hall and get 20% off. Excludes top price tickets (price bands A and J) and concessions.

What to expect at The Queen's Hall

Tune out the outside world and let morning recitals encircle you in rich concentration. This is the atmosphere where world-class chamber music thrives.

Supported by David Millar