C3 Brodsky at Fifty
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Saturday, 29 Apr 2023
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Fitters' Workshop
Printers Way, Kingston, ACT 2604
Brodsky Quartet celebrates 50 years in 2022, and they’re returning to Canberra to celebrate!
Revered for their innovative collaborations and exceptional musicianship, the ensemble has performed thousands of concerts throughout the world and released more than 60 recordings since it formed in 1972. For this special occasion, the players have put together a most enjoyable selection of musical treats that demonstrate why the Brodsky Quartet remains one of the world’s great string quartets.
Program
Borodin, Scherzo from Les Vendredis
Sarasate, Playera
Sarasate, Zapateado
Britten, Poème
Debussy, First Arabesque
Shostakovich, Elegy & Polka
Turina, Bullfighter’s Prayer
Beethoven, Moonlight Sonata
Debussy, Second Arabesque
Khachaturian, Sabre Dance
This concert is supported by Jeremy Newman
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Artist Brodsky Quartet
Since its formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 3,000 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 60 recordings.
A natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in many artistic directions and continues to ensure them not only a place at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene but also a rich and varied musical existence.
Their energy and craftsmanship have attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide, while ongoing educational work provides a vehicle for passing on experience and staying in touch with the next generation.