“playing of jaw-dropping prowess revealing masterpieces of the 20th century quartet literature … seek out this group - they are clearly bound for greatness.” - MusicWeb International

One of the United States’ most accomplished and exciting young ensembles joins outstanding German pianist Michael Endres for our final tour of the 2012 season.

With a 2010 Grammy nomination for “Best Chamber Music Performance”, the Enso String Quartet have quickly made their mark on the international chamber music scene. Their cellist is Christchurch-born Richard Belcher.

Michael Endres joins the ensemble for the Shostakovich Quintet, he is a pianist of international standing with an extensive and prize-winning discography.

Haydn’s sense of fun prevails in his Quartet in C in the programme. This is complemented by Shostakovich’s Quintet, described by a Moscow newspaper criticas “a portrait of our age... the rich-toned, perfect voice of the present”.

Maureen Nelson - violin
John Marcus - violin
Melissa Reardon - viola
Richard Belcher - cello
Michael Endres - piano

Programme
• Haydn Quartet in C Opus 20 No 2
• Debussy String Quartet in G minor
• CMNZ Commission for Enso
• Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G minor Opus 57

Ticketing Information
Child price available (school age, up to 18 years)
Student rush available to tertiary students from 90 minutes prior on the day of the performance. Student ID required.

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