Join us for an exceptional evening of chamber music with the Kantos Quartet as they present their Centenaries Tour.

This debut tour introduces an exciting new ensemble bringing together four of Ireland’s most distinguished and experienced string players. The programme reflects on the musical and cultural landscape of the 1920s while also looking ahead to the forthcoming bicentenary of Beethoven’s death in 2027, creating a thoughtful dialogue across time.

The Kantos Quartet comprises:

· Sarah Sew, violin

· Hugh Murray, violin

· Alexandros Koustas, viola

· Aoife Burke, cello

Programme:

· Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in B♭ major, Op. 18 No. 6 (1800)

· Caroline Shaw – Blueprint (2016)

· Swan Hennessy – String Quartet No. 2 (1920)

· Leoš Janáček – String Quartet No. 1, Kreutzer Sonata (1924)

This richly contrasted programme combines classical foundations with modern and early twentieth-century perspectives, offering audiences a compelling and engaging concert experience.