Described as “strikingly intelligent and expressive” by The Strad, the Salomé Quartet are recognised for their heartfelt interpretations and electric sense of communication, and are quickly establishing a reputation as one of UK’s most exciting young string quartets. Following a short talk hosted by Luke Styles with two of the featured composers, John Woolrich and DMA’s composer-in-residence Florence Anna Maunders, this prizewinning quartet also perform works by Purcell, Puccini, Stravinsky and Shostakovich.

Programme:

Henry Purcell – Chacony in G Minor
Giacomo Puccini – Cristantemi
Nielsen – At the bier of a young artist
John Woolrich – The Voices of Dust
Florence Anna Maunders – Not Getting Out
Igor Stravinsky – Three Pieces for String Quartet
Anton Webern – Langsamer Satz
Dmitri Shostakovich –  Adagio for String Quartet

Supported by Cavatina Chamber Music Trust and Esperanza and in collaboration with Folkestone New Music.

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