Piatti Quartet
The Piatti Quartet, praised for their profound music making and lyrical warmth, gained acclaim after winning the 2015 Wigmore Hall String Quartet Competition. Since then, they’ve captivated audiences worldwide, showcasing their talent through international broadcasts. Join them at Conway Hall as they delve into Moeran’s Second String Quartet. “profound music making” – The Strad The […]
Verona Quartet
Join the Verona Quartet at Conway Hall for an evening of Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Bacewicz. J.S. Bach is widely considered to be one of the greatest Baroque composers, but having lived a modest life and died a pauper, he was all but lost to history until Felix Mendelssohn helped resurrect and champion this great musical hero. […]
Karolos + Pre-Concert talk
“Expressive… brilliant… virtuosic” (The Observer), Karolos perform Mozart’s masterpiece, the E flat Divertimento which they have recently recorded, alongside gems by J.S. Bach. The group also commemorates the centenary of Stephen Dodgson’s death with a performance of his Second String Trio. Karolos have a great affinity with the music of Dodgson, having recorded his chamber […]
Engegård Quartet + Pre-Concert Talk
This programme is the Engegård Quartet in a nutshell! The four quartets build upon the four pillars of the Norwegian group’s creative life. Mozart’s K589 sets the stage, following their acclaimed recording of all Mozart’s quartets. Bartók’s quartets have been an integral part of the Quartet’s repertoire throughout the last season, and the compact Third String […]
Paddington Trio
The London-based Paddington Trio returns to Conway Hall, inviting everyone into their living room of musical discovery and shared love for chamber music. Their programme features some of the most beloved repertoire from the piano trio canon, including Haydn’s ‘Gypsy’ and Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor, alongside thrilling contemporary works by the trio’s native […]
Maggini Quartet
Established in 1988, the Maggini Quartet stands as a pinnacle among British string quartets. Their exceptional recordings have garnered prestigious international accolades, including the Gramophone Chamber Music Award of the Year, Diapason d’Or of the Year, and a Cannes Classical Award. Twice, they’ve been honored with nominations for Grammy Awards, solidifying their position as leaders […]
Ensemble V + Pre-Concert Talk
Ensemble V was formed to record the Piano Quintet of the British composer Kenneth V. Jones – and they take their name from his middle initial! In this concert they will combine Jones’ rhythmically quirky and spookily atmospheric Quintet with some of his shorter works, and two absolute masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire by […]
Greenwich Trio
The Greenwich Trio perform much-loved masterworks to mark the centenary of the death of Gabriel Fauré: Fauré’s penultimate work, the Trio in D minor; Beethoven’s epic Archduke; and Schubert’s sublime Notturno. You will also hear the UK premiere of Lalai (Lullaby to Awaken You) by German composer Barbara Heller, who is celebrating her 88th birthday […]
Berkeley Ensemble with Simon Callaghan
To close our season, Conway Hall’s Artistic Director of Music Simon Callaghan joins the Berkeley Ensemble in a performance of Elgar’s only Piano Quintet, composed in a particularly fruitful period during which Elgar also produced his Violin Sonata and the famous Cello Concerto. Before the interval the ensemble will showcase English composer Dorothy Howell (1898-1982), […]