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Ebène Quartet
March 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Location: University Auditorium
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Prices: $25, Orchestra Rows A-P and Mezzanine; $20, Orchestra Rows Q-CC; $15, Balcony.
Seeing the Ebène Quartet perform live is “…an exciting, almost life-changing event.” To read more of Melvin Kaplan’s letter about the Ebène Quartet’s concert in Washington, D.C., click here.
Program
Please note: The program has been changed at the musicians’ request and the Hadyn piece, String Quartet in D Major, Op. 71, No. 2, will replace the Beethoven piece, Quartet in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131.
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 71, No. 2
Franz Joseph Hadyn
Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven
Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1
Beethoven
This performance is a part of a two-season Beethoven Cycle. Begun during the 2007-08 Season, the Beethoven Cycle is a series of concerts that will present some of the best musicians in the world performing Beethoven’s string quartets. To hear an audio clip of the Ebène Quartet, click play: To hear an audio clip of the Ebène Quartet, click play:
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March 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
This quartet is touted as one of the best young quartets, and it did not disappoint. After about two notes of the opening Haydn piece, one knew the group was musically exceptional. Hayden’s Opus 71 was one of his later pieces. As such, it was geared toward professional rather than amateur players, as many of his earlier pieces were. It was a real treat. The two Beethoven pieces were complex but enjoyable. For the encore, the quartet has a commendable tradition of playing a non-classical piece. They did their version from the movie “Pulp Fiction”, and believe it or not, it worked. Immediately after the concert, we heard sounds wafting from behind the curtains. Perfectionists, they were still practicing!
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I have heard many quartets over the past several years, but Ebene is the best of the very good bunch. They are so passionate when they play and their music reflects the deep feeling they have for every phrase they play. I don’t know when my husband and I have enjoyed a concert more than we did yesterday. I hope they’ll return soon. The audience was sparse, possibly because this is a relatively new group and the name, Ebene, is not familiar. I believe that word of mouth will take care of that should they return. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Sign them up for a repeat performance next season! They were spectacular and just a delight for all who were there. Obviously skilled, this foursome played with energy, emotion and such dynamic control that if one closed his eyes, one could not tell how many instruments were present. Full sound and yet, quietly precise in tone. I’ll be back as many times as they appear in town. Kudos to M.B. and all his staff.