String Quartets in the Diamond: Jerusalem Quartet (IL)
Hear the Danish premiere of a brand new work commissioned by the renowned Jerusalem Quartet, which this year marks 30 years together.
Programme
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): String Quartet in Bb major, Op. 76, No. 4, Hob.III: 78, “Sunrise” (1796-97)
Shulamit Ran (b.1949): String Quartet No. 4, commissioned by the Jerusalem Quartet*
Intermission
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): String Quartet M. 35 (1902-03)
*Danish premiere
The Jerusalem Quartet is considered one of the world's leading string quartets, and will celebrate 30 years together in 2025! They have a broad repertoire that includes both classics and recent music.
The evening's programme is broad and covers three centuries; from Joseph Haydn's string quartet in Bb major written in the late 18th century to Ravel's string quartet from the early 19th century, and to a brand new work by the Israeli composer Shulamit Ran, which has its Danish premiere this evening.
Participants
Alexander Pavlovsky, violin
Sergei Bresler, violin
Ori Kam, viola
Kyril Zlotnikov, cello
Part of the series String Quartets in the Diamond

Photo: Ditte Valente / Det Kgl. Bibliotek
Some of the most central repertoire in chamber music is written for two violins, viola and cello.
In this series, the best string quartets from all over the world are invited on stage in the Queen's Hall.
The event is part of the series String Quartets in the Diamond.
String Quartets in the Diamond are supported by the Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Fond.