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Aris Quartett

ECHO Rising Stars

,LSO St Luke's
The Aris Quartett standing on a bridge holding their instruments

ECHO Rising Stars Aris Quartett perform two masterpieces alongside a new work that explores the neurology of music, showing off the emotional, dramatic and intellectual range of the string quartet.

Haydn was an innovator, constantly finding new sounds and ideas. His string quartets are full of thrills and surprises and Fifths draws us in with its conversations and contrasts, ranging from deep seriousness to utter silliness. Mendelssohn is usually known for his sunny disposition, but his Op 80 is deep and dark, a reflection on the death of his sister and his looming demise. We hear his irrepressible energy, but tempered with rage and passion.

The award-winning Aris Quartett, formed in 2009, captures all the characters of these timeless quartets. Their curiosity has led them to other genres including jazz, as well as new music. Misato Mochizuki’s »in-side« was commissioned for them by ECHO, exploring the way the brain accesses music and rhythm, perfectly complementing the fresh ideas of Haydn and Mendelssohn.

Tagged with: Classical music Barbican Presents

This performance will finish at approximately 2.15pm, with no interval

Produced by the Barbican

Programme

  • Joseph Haydn   String Quartet Op 76, No 2
  • Misato Mochizuki   in-side
  • Felix Mendelssohn   String Quartet No 6

Performers

  • Aris Quartett  

Digital programme

LSO St Luke's

Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

Car and bicycle parking
The nearest paid car parking is at the Barbican. There are occasionally disabled parking spaces available at the venue, but these must be booked in advance by calling LSO St Luke's on 020 7490 3939. The nearest TfL Bicycle Hire docking station is at Old Street tube station.