Cellist

The intense, vibrant Elias Quartet returns to the DACAMERA stage for one night only following their historic Beethoven string quartet cycle in 2022 – and this time they’re joined by a friend.  Artistic Director Sarah Rothenberg joins the quartet for Brahms’ majestic Piano Quintet, in which the composer’s own beloved instrument takes center stage. We kick off our celebration of composer Fanny Mendelssohn with her rhapsodic Quartet in E-flat Major, one of the first surviving string quartets by a woman. Stravinsky’s rarely-performed miniatures, Three Pieces for String Quartet, open the program.

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Elias String Quartet; Sarah Rothberg, Piano

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Hailed as one of the most intense and vibrant quartets of their generation, Elias formed at the RNCM in 1998 and have retained a strong association with the College ever since. We’re delighted to welcome them back to perform music they’ve formed deep connections with over the years.

Elias String Quartet

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Receiving rapturous reviews for their complete Beethoven series at Wigmore Hall, both live and on disc, and a separate Mendelssohn series, the Elias players turn their attention to Mozart, in whose music they are joined by another leading musician for two of the string quintets. Sally Beamish’s piece took as its starting point the idea of the evening meeting or Epilogue which ends many Quaker events.

Elias String Quartet; Robin Ireland viola

Wigmore Hall

### Elias Quartet Peoples' Symphony Concerts

**Event:** Elias Quartet PSC Debut  
**Date:** Saturday, March 8, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** Washington Irving  
**Virtual Concert Availability:** Monday, March 10 - Saturday, March 15, 2025

**Tickets:**
- **Arens Series Tickets:** Available for purchase
- **Single Tickets:** Starting at $20, general admission after October 7, 2024

**Program:**
1. **F. J. Haydn:** Quartet in D minor, Op. 103
2. **Fanny Mendelssohn:** Quartet in E-flat Major
3. **Felix Mendelssohn:** Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80

**Performers:**
- **Sara Bitlloch and Donald Grant:** Violins
- **Simone van der Giessen:** Viola
- **Marie Bitlloch:** Cello

**About the Elias String Quartet:**
The Elias String Quartet, named after Mendelssohn’s oratorio "Elijah" (Elias in German), is renowned for their intense and vibrant performances. Formed in 1998 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, they have studied with the Alban Berg quartet in Cologne and were the resident String Quartet at Sheffield’s Music in the Round as part of Ensemble 360 from 2005 to 2009. They are currently the ensemble in residence at the RNCM, where they continue to teach and perform.

**Additional Information:**
For more details, visit [eliasstringquartet.com](http://eliasstringquartet.com). 

**Photo Credit:** Kauppo Kikkas

Join us for an evening of exquisite music featuring the last quartet compositions of Haydn and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as Fanny Mendelssohn's sole quartet. Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of Europe's great young ensembles live!

Marie Bitlloch

Cellist

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 28, 2024

Elias String Quartet · Royal Northern College of Music

Dec 7, 2024

Elias String Quartet; Robin Ireland viola · Wigmore Hall

Dec 7, 2024

Elias String Quartet; Robin Ireland viola · Wigmore Hall

Mar 8, 2025

Elias Quartet · Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Past events

Feb 9, 2024

Elias String Quartet; Sarah Rothberg, Piano · Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

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