Chiaroscuro Quartet II

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

MOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465, ‘Dissonance’
HAYDN The Seven Last Words of Christ

“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.

In their second recital in Hong Kong, the Chiaroscuro Quartet will explore the transformative chromaticism of Mozart’s ‘Dissonance’, pairing it with Haydn’s contemplative The Seven Last Words of Christ, a monumental yet rarely-programmed masterpiece. Join us for an experience described as “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》）。

在第二場音樂會中，明・暗四重奏將深入探索莫扎特「不協和」四重奏中極具前瞻性的半音和聲變化，並為觀眾呈獻鮮被演奏的室樂巨作，海頓嚴肅深沉的《十架七言》作品51。

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 2 hours 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.