Takács Quartet

If Trio Dali is the baby of chamber music, the Takács Quartet is the Godfather. Founded in Budapest and steeped in the Hungarian tradition, the Takács Quartet is arguably the best string quartet in the world. Now based in the United States, it perfectly straddles the old and new worlds. Years of playing and touring together have made the group a rock-solid team that thinks and plays as one. Yet their individual personalities make each performance feel totally spontaneous. You’ll hear years of wisdom ooze from every note, guiding your ears through compelling repertoire from Janácek, Britten, Debussy and Ravel. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness one of the world’s most remarkable quartets in their element.

Program One

Leoš JANÁCEK String Quartet no 1, ‘Kreutzer’ (1923)
Benjamin BRITTEN String Quartet no 1 in D major, op 25
Gordon KERRY Variations for string quartet (2006)*
Claude DEBUSSY String Quartet in G minor, op 10

Perth Tues 19 June, 7.30pm
Sydney Sat 23 June, 2pm
Brisbane Sun 24 June, 3pm
Melbourne Sat 30 June, 8pm
 

Program Two

Leoš JANÁCEK String Quartet no 2, Intimate Letters (1928)
Benjamin BRITTEN String Quartet no 3, op 94
Gordon KERRY Variations for string quartet (2006)*
Maurice RAVEL String Quartet in F major, op 34

Adelaide Thurs 21 June, 7.30pm
Melbourne Tues 26 June, 7pm
Canberra Wed 27 June, 7pm
Newcastle Fri 29 June, 7.30pm
Sydney Mon 2 July, 7pm

*Commissioned by Diane Parks in association with Musica Viva Australia
in honour of David Bookallil’s sixtieth birthday

Concert Guide & Insights Videos

Download the Takacs Quartet Concert Guide 2012
Watch the Takács Quartet Insights Videos

Queensland Meet The Artist

On Sunday 24 June at 11.30am, Musica Viva in partnership with the Qld Art Gallery, presents a special Meet the Artist opportunity in the Gallery itself. Join internationally renowned composer and writer Gordon Kerry, Musica Viva’s featured composer for 2012, in conversation with Musica Viva’s Tim Matthies, exploring French music of the ‘Modern Woman’ era and its influence on his works. This special opportunity occurs on the Closing Day of QAG’s ‘Modern Woman’ exhibition, and the same day as the Takacs Quartet performs at the Conservatorium Theatre (3pm) – so don’t miss out! And, it's Free!

Queensland Masterclass

Be part of this unique opportunity to attend a masterclass with two leading international chamber music performers!
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Monday 25th June, The University of Queensland

New South Wales Masterclass

Be part of this unique opportunity to attend a masterclass with two leading international chamber music performers!
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Thursday 28th June, Bon Marche Studio, UTS

Concert Insights with Beverly Katz

Gain a deeper understanding and perception of French music and the repertoire that you will hear at Musica Viva’s Trio Dali and Takács Quartet concerts with Beverly Katz at Theme & Variations over two delightful Sundays afternoons.
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