Melbourne Chamber Music Society: Ehnes String Quartet Concert

“They meshed together like the old friends they are, themes passing seamlessly, unison writing blending perfectly as solo themes emerged, and the ebb and flow managed beautifully.” (The Strad) Hailed as “an important new force in the chamber music arena” with a “dream- team line-up” (Strings), the Ehnes Quartet is comprised of four internationally renowned string musicians: violinists James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti, violist Che-Yen Chen, and cellist Edward Arron.

Formally established in 2010 at the Seattle Chamber Music Society, where they maintain a yearly residence, the members of the Ehnes Quartet have played chamber music together in various formations for more than 20 years. The quartet’s highly refined, sensitive and expressive performances have delighted audiences and critics across North America, Europe, and Asia, and have made them one of the most sought-after chamber groups performing today.

Program:

Haydn: String Quartet in G major, Op. 77 No. 1

Britten: String Quartet #2, Op. 36

Intermission

Schumann: String Quartet #1, Op. 41 No. 1