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String Ensemble

Friday 18 October 2024, 7.00pm
Crawley The Hawth

Schubert String Quartet No.12, ‘Quartettsatz
Shostakovich String Quartet No.1 in C major
Elgar Salut d'Amour
Elgar Chanson de Matin

Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A major

Players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Shana Douglas Violin
Andrew Storey
Violin
Abigail Fenna Viola 
Roberto Sorrentino Cello 
Katherine Lacy Clarinet

Join a quintet of players from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of chamber music delights.

The concert begins with Schubert's emotive String Quartet No.12, 'Quartettsatz', followed by the powerful String Quartet No.1 in C major by Shostakovich. The romantic Salut d'Amour and Chanson de Matin by Elgar provide a melodic interlude. 

The highlight is Mozart's revered Clarinet Quintet in A major, featuring the extraordinary clarinet skills of RPO Principal Clarinet Katherine Lacy, and showcases Mozart's gift for sublime melodies and ensemble writing.