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Rachmaninov, Schumann and Brahms
Fauré Quartet
Date
Fri 29 Nov 2019, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Artists

  • Fauré Quartet

    Programme

    • Sergey Rachmaninov
      1873-1943
        • Etudes-tableaux Op. 39
          :
        • Etude-tableau in A minor No. 6 (trans. Dirk Mommertz)
        • Etude-tableau in A minor No. 2 (trans. Dirk Mommertz)

    Interval

    Encore

    • Modest Musorgsky
      1839-1881
        • Pictures from an Exhibition
          :
        • XVI. The Great Gate of Kiev (arranged by Dirk Mommertz)

    Overview

    Founded in 1995 to celebratethe 150th anniversary of Fauré’sbirth, the quartet’s members havegone on to open up new territoryfor chamber groups. Alongsideclassics of their medium, herethey perform transcriptions by theensemble’s pianist of piano piecesby Rachmaninov.

    In memory of Peter Flatter.
    We are very grateful to all those in our audience who have chosen to make provision for Wigmore Hall in their Will. Their gifts, when realised, make a meaningful difference from which generations of artists and audiences will benefit. Thank you.
    www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/legacy

    This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25

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