Chiaroscuro Quartet I

HK DEBUT 香港首演

A programme of MUSE String Quartet Festival
繆思弦樂四重奏音樂節節目

BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59, No. 3, ‘Razumovsky’
SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, ‘Death and the Maiden’

“A trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music” – Gramophone

The Chiaroscuro Quartet stands at the forefront of the chamber music scene, enchanting audiences around the globe with their masterful use of gut strings and historical bows. Their signature sound breathes new life into Classical and early Romantic repertoires, earning them prestigious accolades for their artistry. With each performance, they invite you to discover the beauty and depth of music in a way that is both authentic and exhilarating.

Opening the MUSE String Quartet Festival, the Chiaroscuro Quartet will present two masterpieces, Beethoven’s Op. 59/3 ‘Razumovsky’ and Schubert’s ‘Death and the Maiden’, in their long-awaited Hong Kong debut. Come experience the bold grandeur of Beethoven’s middle period alongside the striking contrasts in Schubert’s lyricism and drama, and join us for “a shock to the ears of the best kind” (The Observer).

「原真演奏純古典室樂的開拓者」——《留聲機》雜誌

明・暗四重奏被譽為世界頂尖的室樂團之一，擅長以羊腸弦和古式琴弓演奏古典時期和早期浪漫樂派作品。他們獨特的音色受到歐洲各地觀眾和評論家高度評價，為觀眾帶來「最美好的聽覺震撼」（《觀察者報》）。

明・暗四重奏將於2025年3月來港首演，為繆思弦樂四重奏音樂節揭開序幕。在首場音樂會中，他們將呈獻貝多芬 C 大調弦樂四重奏作品59之3，以及舒伯特的經典鉅著「死神與少女」作品810。

Alina Ibragimova, violin
Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, violin*
Emilie Hörnlund, viola
Claire Thirion, cello

* Violinist Benjamin Marquise Gilmore will perform in place of Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux with the Chiaroscuro Quartet in this concert.

$320, 220

• For ages 10+
• Tickets at art-mate.net starting 23 OCT noon

Other Discounts:

• Full-time students, citizens aged 60 or above & people with disabilities 50% off
• For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket at the same concessionary rate for a minder
• HKU Student Discount: $50* (1 ticket per performance)
• With limited quota. Discounts cannot be combined

* Available to current HKU students only. HKU ID required upon purchase and must be presented for entry.

• Patrons under the age of 10 will not be admitted.
• The programme is approximately 90 minutes including an intermission.
• Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
• Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted during intermission to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
• Programmes and artists are subject to change.
• The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on the seating arrangement, to deny entry, as well as all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.