Name: Belcea Quartet
Start: 2025-10-17T19:30:00
Location: Reynolds Club

UChicago Presents embarks on a captivating musical journey through a series of eclectic events, each offering a unique narrative and style that highlights the rich diversity of musical expression. From Sullivan Fortner's innovative jazz renditions to the mesmerizing vocal harmonies of Kurbasy, and the eloquent chamber performances by the Belcea and Castalian Quartets, these events invite audiences to explore a spectrum of soundscapes. Join us as we delve into the profound narratives and artistic contributions that elevate each performance to a celebration of cultural dialogue and creativity.

UChicago Presents: A Vibrant Tapestry of Music and Expressions

UChicago Presents

Belcea Quartet

The Grossman Ensemble—performing the best music you haven’t heard yet—closes the 2025-26 concert season with an energetic evening of brand-new music. Luke Poeppel conducts the world premieres of four imaginative and engaging compositions by Katherine Balch, Shawn Okpebholo, Gity Razaz, and Matthew Ricketts.

Grossman Ensemble – Illuminations

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Passion, precision, and pure emotion lie at the heart of Belcea’s Quartet performances. Featuring Romanian violinist Corina Belcea, Korean Australian violinist Suyeon Kang, Polish violist Krzysztof Chorzelski, and French cellist Antoine Lederlin, this group melds four different artistic provenances to create unique excellence and unheard-of expressivity. Their in-demand international presence is highlighted by their tenure as the former Ensemble in Residence at Pierre Boulez Hall in Berlin and regular performances at the Vienna Konzerthaus. Belcea's return to UChicago features Mozart's "Dissonance Quartet," named for it's unusual opening measures, plus Beethoven's bittersweet, final string quartet and two short pieces by Mendelssohn.

Belcea Quartet

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