Playing on period instruments, the Consone Quartet were formed in 2015 and rapidly became enrolled into the BBC's New Generation Artists scheme. Focusing on classical and romantic repertoire, they have gone from strength to strength winning prestigious prizes worldwide and touring extensively to enviable reviews.
For Bradfield, the programme draws on Classical period works:
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) String quartet in F♯ minor, Op. 50. No 4, H III/47
I. Allegro Spiritoso
II. Andante
III. Menuetto: Poco allegretto
IV. Finale: Fuga, allegro molto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) String quartet in D major, K499, "Hoffmeister"
I. Allegretto
II. Menuetto: Allegretto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegretto
Carl Czerny (1791-1857) String Quartet in A minor
I. Allegro espressivo ma animato
II. Andante espressivo
III. Scherzo: Vivace
IV. Finale: Quasi Presto
Please consult the Bradfield Festival of Music Website for additional details or changes of programme.