The first evening of concerts promises to be spectacular!

A world première by Judith Bingham and the vivacious Mozart Piano Quartet in Eb. Plus, Laura Tunbridge will discuss the history behind Beethoven’s epic String Quartet op. 130 and the alternative last movement – the ground-breaking Grosse Fuge which will be performed in the Late Night Concert.

Mozart Piano Quartet in Eb K.493

Ágnes Langer – violin, Tom Dunn – viola, Marie Bitlloch – cello, Simon Crawford-Phillips – piano

Judith Bingham Hodge, Dr. Johnson’s Cat (world première)

James Gilchrist – tenor, Robert Plane – clarinet

Interval talk by Laura Tunbridge – Professor of Music, Oxford University, and author of Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces

Beethoven String Quartet in Bb Op.130

David Adams, Lesley Hatfield – violin, Scott Dickinson – viola, Alice Neary – cello

Tickets £20 or double bill £25 (with the Even Later Beethoven Concert at 9.30pm) and free for 8-25 year olds