Carducci String Quartet

Journeys To Enlightenment series

Beethoven and Shostakovich
Three concerts exploring Beethoven's ground-breaking set of Quartets op. 18 and the more private emotions of Shostakovich
In Beethoven's late twenties, France overthrew its monarchy and a wave of rebellion spread through Europe. The composer was presented with the opportunity to not only to change music but the social standing of "the artist". He did both; from the early 1800s music would never be th same again.

Shostakovich's Quartets document the stresses of life under the Soviet regime. These quartets take you on a journey through oppression and his hope of an enlightened era.
The Quartet's "Shostakovich 15" project in the 40th year since his death sees them present the complete catalogue across a number of cycles and special projects in the UK, South America and the USA as well as recording several for Signora Classics.

Elgar - Quartet
Shostakovich - Quartet no. 1
Beethoven - Quartet op 18 no.6

A musical journey from Shostakovich's "spring-like" first quartet to the vigour of Beethoven's op18 no. 6 and Elgar's only Quartet, one of his last great works

Pre-talk 2.15pm The Carduccis discuss their Shostakovich 15 project and "Life on Tour".

25s and Under go free to this event.