Diary

Brahms: String Sextet No.2, Op.36 in G major Zemlinsky: Song for soprano and string sextet, Maiblumen blühten überall Guest cellist: Guy Johnston Guest soprano: Raphaela Papadakis

Haydn Op.33, No.3, ‘The Bird’ Ravel: String Quartet in F major Brahms: String Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51

Haydn: Op.20 No.2 in C Britten: 3 Divertimenti Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor

Beethoven: Quartet in F minor, Op.95, ‘Serioso’ Lucien Durosoir: Quartet No.3 in B minor Walton: Quartet in A minor

Haydn: String Quintet in G, Hob.2 Elgar: Piano Quintet in A minor Performers also include Carole Presland (piano) and Simon Rowland-Jones (viola). Luis Gomes (tenor) will also be performing in this concert.

Walton: Passacaglia for solo cello Ravel: Sonata for violin and cello Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor Carole Presland will also be performing works by Liszt

Programme to include Dvorak Terzetto Schumann: Fantasiestucke, Op.73 for cello and piano Piatti Quartet, Simon Rowland-Jones (viola), Carole Presland (piano), Luis Gomes (tenor) will all be performing in this concert.

Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor, Op.95, ‘Serioso’ Ravel: String Quartet in F major Dvorak: String Quintet in E flat major, Op.97 Guest violist: Simon Rowland-Jones

Haydn: String Quartet in C, Op.33 No.3, ‘The Bird’ Walton: String Quartet in A minor Brahms: String Quartet No.1, Op.51 in C minor

The Kirker Ischia Music Festival: Over the past eleven years Kirker have presented a series of high-level concerts on the beautiful island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples with some of the world’s most distinguished chamber musicians, pianists and singers. All six concerts are held in the concert hall at La Mortella, next to…

World premiere of a new work for string quartet: a poetic translation of mathematical ideas into sound. Composer Emily Howard’s music is known for its particular connection with science and she has a background in mathematics and computer science. Regular conversations with mathematicians and scientists enhance her creative work and over the last year Emily…

Ravel: String Quartet in F major Phibbs: String Quartet No.1 Bridge: 3 Idylls Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor, Op.95, ‘Serioso’

Beethoven: Op.95 in F minor, ‘Serioso’ Walton: Quartet No.2 in A minor Brahms: Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51

We will be releasing a disc this season with Champs Hill Records; recording our very own commission by Joseph Phibbs, alongside works by Benjamin Britten and Frank Bridge.

Haydn: Op.33 No.3, ‘The Bird’ Walton: String Quartet No.2 in A minor Brahms: Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51

Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major with Op.133 ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: ‘The Bird’ Op.33 No.3 Walton: String Quartet in A minor Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor, Op.51 No.2

Haydn: String Quartet in C Op.33 No.3 ‘The Bird’ Walton: String Quartet No.2 in A minor Brahms: String Quartet in A minor Op.51 No.2

Haydn: String Quartet op.33 no.3 ‘The Bird’ Walton: Quartet no.2 in A minor Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor

Joseph Phibbs String Quartet No 1 (24’) Darren Bloom new work (premiere) (10’) Mark-Anthony Turnage Contusion (20’) A brand new work from Darren Bloom, 2016 RPS Composition Prizewinner, joins two other recent works the Piattis have a close relationship with. Phibbs’ first quartet was a Piatti commission in 2014, and Turnage’s Contusion gained a prizewinning…

X-Drifts is an annual festival that is a unique interface between artists, academics and think tanks. A varied programme of activities delivered by practitioners and academics is the basis by which to engage innovative engagement amongst participants. Time and venue of performance with dancer to be announced.

Programme tbc Collaboration with pianist Simon Callaghan

Haydn: Op.33 No.3 ‘The Bird’ Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op.10

Debussy: String Quartet in G minor Britten: 3 Divertimenti Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major, Op.133 ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: Op.33 No.3, ‘The Bird’ Bridge: Three Idylls Beethoven: String Quartet Op.130 in B flat major with ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: Op.20 No.2 in C major Bridge: 3 Idylls Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major with ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: Op.33 No.3, ‘The Bird’ Brahms: String Quartet Op.51 No. 2 in A minor Beethoven: String Quartet in B flat major Op.130 with ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: Op.33 No.3 ‘The Bird’ Debussy: String Quartet in G minor Op.10 Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major with ‘Grosse Fugue’

We will be conducting a masterclass and concert at Harrow School with pianist Simon Callaghan. Haydn: Op.33 No.3 ‘The Bird’ Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op.10 Franck: Piano Quintet in F minor

Haydn: Op.33 No.3 ‘The Bird’ Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, Op.10

Please email us for details if you would like attend this event. Programme to include Haydn, Bridge and Debussy

Janacek: Quartet No.2, ‘Intimate Letters’ Turina: The Bullfighter’s Prayer Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1 Guest pianist: Simon Callaghan

Brahms: String Quartet No.3 in B flat major, Op.67 Beethoven: String Quartet in B flat major, Op.130 with Grosse Fugue

Programme to include: Turina: The Bullfighters prayer Beethoven: Quartet in B flat major 130/133

Janacek: String Quartet No.2 ‘Intimate Letters’ Turina: The Bullfighter’s Prayer Brahms: Quartet No.3 in B flat major

We will be releasing a disc this year with Champs Hill Records; recording our very own commission by Joseph Phibbs, a new version of Mark Anthony-Turnage’s ‘Contusion'(dedicated to the Piatti Quartet) and works by Britten and Bridge.

This morning there will be a talk on the life and work of Claude Debussy. Simon Rowland-Jones will give an open rehearsal with the Piatti Quartet as they prepare for the performance of Debussy’s quartet later in the day. Haydn: String Quartet in C Op.20 No.2 Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet Debussy: String Quartet

Mozart: String Quintet in C minor K406 Janáček: String Quartet No. 2 ‘Intimate Letters’ Brahms: String Quartet No. 3 in B flat Guest Artist: Simon Rowland-Jones

Haydn: String Quartet in C Op.33 No. 3 ‘The Bird’ Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer’ Beethoven: String Quartet in B flat Op.130 – with Grosse Fugue

Described by the 11th Duke of Devonshire as ‘the jewel in Eastbourne’s splendid crown’, The Grand enjoys a majestic position in this elegant seaside resort, which was developed by the Cavendish family in the late 19th century and is the perfect home for our new exclusive music festival. It is a benchmark of comfort and…

Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor Dvorak: String Quartet in G major, Op.106

Programme tbc

Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor Phibbs: String Quartet No.1 (Piatti Commission) Dvorak: String Quartet in G major, Op.106

Ravel: String Quartet in F Phibbs: String Quartet no.1 (Piatti commission) Beethoven: String Quartet no.13 in B flat major, op.130, with original Grosse Fuge finale, op.133

Haydn: Op.20 No.2 in C major Britten: 3 divertimenti Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major with grosse fugue (op.133)

Join us for a thrilling and engaging hour-long concert that introduces young children to the wonderful world of chamber music, through musical games, activities, and performances. Composers performed will include hilarious Haydn, rambunctious Ravel, and brilliant Beethoven.

Turina: The Bullfighter’s Prayer Dvorak: String Quintet E-flat, Op. 97 American Beethoven: String Quartet in B-flat, Op. 130 (with Op. 133 finale) Guest artist: Krzysztof Chorzelski

Haydn Op.20 No.2 in C major Turina: La Oracion del Torero Britten: 3 Divertimenti Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor

Haydn Op.20 No.2 in C major Turina: La Oracion del Torero Britten: 3 Divertimenti Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor

Amy Beach: Piano Quintet Freya Waley-Cohen: New Piatti Commission Cesar Franck: Piano Quintet Guest artist: Simon Callaghan

Haydn: String Quartet in C major, Op.20 No.2 Britten: Three Divertimenti Webern: Langsamer Satz Brahms: String Quartet No.2 in A minor, Op.51 No.2

Haydn: Op.20 No.2 in C major Joseph Phibbs: String Quartet No.1 Beethoven: Op.130 with op.133 Grosse Fugue

Brahms: Quartet no.2 in A minor, Op.51 Britten: 3 Divertimenti Beethoven: Op.130 with op.133 Grosse Fugue

Haydn: String Quartet Op. 20, No. 2 in C major Joseph Phibbs: String Quartet No. 1 (Piatti commission) ​Beethoven String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130 (with the Grosse Fuge)

Haydn: Quartet op.20 no.2 in C major Joseph Phibbs: Quartet no.1 ( Piatti commission) Beethoven: Quartet in Bb No 13 op.130 with Grosse Fuge op.133

Haydn: Quartet op. 20 no. 2 Turin: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer,’ Op.35 Britten: Three Divertimenti Brahms: Quartet op. 51 no.2 in A minor

Brahms: Quartet Op.51 No.1 in C minor Webern: LangsamerSatz Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer,’ Op.35 Haydn: Op 20 No.2 in C major

Haydn: String Quartet Op 20 No 2 in C major Britten: Three Divertimenti Webern: Langsamer Satz in E flat Brahms: Quartet Op 51 No 1 in C minor

Haydn: Quartet in C, op. 20 no. 2 Joseph Phibbs: Quartet (Piatti commission) Turina: La Oración del torero Brahms: Quartet in C minor op. 51 no. 1

Haydn: op.20 no.2 in C major Phibbs: Quartet No.1 (Piatti commission) Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major, with Op.133, ‘Grosse Fugue’

Brahms: Quartet in C minor, Op.51 Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer,’ Op.35 Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major, with Op.133, ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: String Quartet Op.20 No.2 in C major Phibbs: String Quartet No.1 (Piatti commission) Beethoven: Op.130 in B flat major, with Op.133, ‘Grosse Fugue’

Haydn: String Quartet Op. 20 no. 2 Phibbs: String Quartet no.1 Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet Brahms: String Quartet no. 2 in A minor, Op.51

Haydn: Op.76 No.3, ‘Emperor’ Quartet in C major Phibbs: String Quartet No.1 (Piatti commission) Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer'(La oración del torero), Op.35 Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor, Op.51

We will be performing all over Scotland with 13 concerts over two weeks.

We will be visiting Dorking Concertgoers three times this season, linked by performances of the three Brahms quartets. Haydn: String Quartet in C major, Op.76 No.3 Emperor Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A major, K581 Brahms: String Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51 No.1 Guest artist: Anna Hashimoto

Haydn: Op.76 No.3, ‘Emperor’ Quartet in C major Britten: 3 Divertimenti Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer'(La oración del torero), Op.35 Brahms: Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51

Haydn: Op.76 No.3, ‘Emperor’ Quartet in C major Britten: 3 Divertimenti Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer'(La oración del torero), Op.35 Brahms: Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51

Haydn: Op.76 No.3, ‘Emperor’ Quartet in C major Britten: 3 Divertimenti Turina: ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer'(La oración del torero), Op.35 Brahms: Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.51

We will be touring Ireland with three performances in Dublin, Sligo and the wonderful Tullynally Castle.

Ravel: Quartet in F major Turnage: Contusion Britten: 3 Divertimenti Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor

Haydn: Op.76 No.3, ‘Emperor’ Turina: La oracion del torero Bridge: 3 Idylls

Haydn: Op.76 No.3, ‘Emperor’ Quartet in C major Britten: 3 divertimenti Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor, Op.51

Haydn: Op.20 No.2 Bridge: 3 Idylls Hawkins: Fuzon Schubert: Cello Quintet in C major D.163 Guest cellist: Ella Rundle

We have been invited to be tutors at the Purcell School as part of their Chamber Music Academy program.

We have been invited to be tutors at the Purcell School as part of their Chamber Music Academy program.

Venue tbc Haydn Op.20 No.2 Bridge 3 Idylls Borodin Quartet No.2

We will be featuring on BBC Radio3 this week as part of their lunchtime concert series. Tune in from 13:00 on Tuesday 15th, Thursday 17th and Friday the 18th of November to hear Haydn’s quirky Op.33 No.1, Brahms’ melancholic Quartet No.2 and Dvorak’s uplifting Piano Quintet respectively. These broadcasts were collated from our concert at…

As part of CAVATINA school outreach series.

A thrilling and engaging hour-long concert that introduces young children to the wonderful world of chamber music, through musical games, activities, and performances.

We have been invited to be tutors at the Purcell School as part of their Chamber Music Academy program.

We will be presenting a masterclass on ‘The art of quartet playing’ to postgraduate and final year students of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Haydn: Quartet No.1 in B minor Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor Dvorak: Quintet in A major, No.2, Op.87 Collaboration with pianist: Julius Drake juliusdrake.com

Borodin: Quartet No.2 Britten: 3 Divertimenti Beethoven: Quartet in B flat major, Op.130 with Grosse Fugue, Op.133

Britten: 3 divertimenti Brahms: Quartet No.3 in B flat major, Op.67 Beethoven: Quartet in B flat Op.130 with Grosse Fugue, Op.133

Haydn: Op.33 No.1 in B minor Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minoe Dvorak: Quintet in A major Collaboration with pianist Clare Hammond: http://clarehammond.com/

Mozart: Quartet in B flat major, ‘Prussian’ Quartet, K.589 Britten: 3 Divertimenti Beethoven: Quartet in B flat major, Op.130 with Grosse Fugue, Op.133

Mendelssohn Octet with the Fitzroy Quartet

Schubert: Quartetsatz in C minor Janacek: Quartet No.2, ‘Intimate Letters’ Brahms: Quartet No.2 in A minor

Janacek: Quartet No.2, ‘Intimate Letters’ Dvorak: Piano Quintet No.2 in A major Collaboration with pianist Tom Poster

Festival String Orchestra Bartók: Divertimento for Strings Janácek: Idyll for Strings Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings

Borodin: String Quartet No.2 in D major

Boccherini: String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No.5 Ravel: String Quartet  — INTERVAL — Schubert: String Quintet in C major, D. 956 Guest artist: Marc Coppey

An evening of ‘Kubrick’s Music.’ Strauss: The Blue Danube, Op. 314 BBC Radio 3 broadcast

Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf (arranged for chamber ensemble by David Matthews) Music and text by Sergei Prokofiev  

We will be quartet in residence at LICMF 2016 – the festival will explore the fascinating relationship between music and film through the talents of some of the world’s most respected musicians.  

Ravel: String quartet in F major Webern: LangsamerSatz Dvorak: Quartet no.13 in G major, Op.106

Ravel: String quartet in F major Webern: LangsamerSatz Dvorak: String Quartet no.13 in G major, op.106

Beethoven: Op.18 No.3 in D major Ravel: Quartet in F major Brahms: Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op.51