Graffe Quartet with pianist Michiko Otaki

The Graffe Quartet ranks among the best and most promising ensembles of it generation. It was founded in 1997 at the Brno Conservatory and has been very successful both on the concert stage and in international competitions. They have toured the U.S. only once but have performed extensively throughout Central Eurpoe and the UK. With the addition of pianist Michiko Otaki, the repertoire expands to include the glorious Quintet for Piano and String Quartet by Robert Schumann.

Sample Program

String Quartet in E-flat major – Joseph Haydn
Presto (arrangement of Pohadka for cello) – Leos Janacek
String Quartet No. 1 “Inspired by Tolstoy’s The Kreutzer Sonata” – Leos Janacek
Quintet for Piano and String Quartet in E-flat major – Robert Schumann

Availability

Oct 23 – Nov 8

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