Two of today’s finest string quartets become even more than the sum of their parts in octets by Felix Mendelssohn and George Enescu. These monumental works—each, incredibly, written by the prodigious composers in their teens—are quintessential representations of the form, showcasing the sonic power and rich, multilayered possibilities of an octet configuration. The Belcea Quartet’s most recent concert at Carnegie Hall was praised as “masterful ... superior artistry ... full of style, feeling, and expressive depth” (New York Classical Review), while Quatuor Ébène was called “as gorgeous as any ensemble in recent memory ... immaculately articulated exuberance” (The Strad).

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Belcea Quartet Quatuor Ébène

Carnegie Hall

Cédric Tiberghien and Alina Ibragimova first met in 2005 as members of the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. Creating a unique partnership shortly after, the duo has gone on to perform throughout Europe and in North America, appearing at major venues including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Carnegie Hall, and the San Francisco Performance Series. 

George Enescu

Events

Nov 14, 2024

Belcea Quartet Quatuor Ébène · Carnegie Hall

Apr 25, 2025

Alina Ibragimova & Cédric Tiberghien · Philharmonic Society of Orange County

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