Chiaroscuro Quartet and Consone Quartet
Chiaroscuro Quartet
Alina Ibragimova and Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux violin
Emilie Hörnlund viola
Claire Thirion cello
Consone Quartet
Agata Daraškaitė and Hatty Haynes* violin
Elitsa Bogdanova viola
George Rosscello cello
*Hatty Haynes is kindly replacing Magdalena Loth-Hill who is expecting a baby
Mozart String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465, Dissonance
Haydn String Quartet No.1 in E flat major, Op.20
Mendelssohn String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, MWV R 20
As this year’s Brighton Festival looks both backwards over its first sixty years and forwards to its next sixty, two leading string quartets – one formed over 20 years ago, the other from a younger generation, but both proponents of authentic period styles – each present a masterpiece by one of the twin founders of the genre, Haydn and Mozart, before combining forces, and uniting past, present and future, in the teenage Mendelssohn’s miraculously mature yet evergreen Octet, which was itself the first of its kind.
Established in 2005, led by violinist Alina Ibragimova, and performing on gut strings with historical bows, the Chiaroscuro Quartet was hailed by Gramophone magazine as “a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music”, while The Observer greeted its unique sound as “a shock to the ears of the best, most arresting kind”.
Formed at the Royal College of Music a decade later, the prize-winning Consone Quartet became the first period-instrument string quartet to be selected as BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists and was praised by no less a period pioneer than the late Roger Norrington for its “perfect intonation, tremendous attack and impeccable historical style”.
Supported by Margaret Polmear
Eager to book?
Members Priority Booking: 9am, Thu 19 Feb
Tickets on General Sale: 10am, Thu 26 Feb
About the Chiaroscuro Quartet
Formed in 2005, Chiaroscuro Quartet comprises of violinists Alina Ibragimova and Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux, violist Emilie Hörnlund and cellist Claire Thirion. Dubbed “a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music” in Gramophone, this international ensemble performs music of the Classical and early Romantic periods on gut strings and with historical bows. The quartet’s unique sound – described in The Observer as “a shock to the ears of the best kind” – is highly acclaimed by audiences and critics all over Europe.
About the Consone Quartet
The Consone Quartet are the first period instrument string quartet to be selected as BBC New Generation Artists, the Consone Quartet are known for their honest and expressive interpretations of repertoire, notably from the classical and romantic eras. Formed at the Royal College of Music in London, the Consone Quartet launched their professional career in 2015, shortly after which they were awarded two prizes at the 2015 York Early Music International Young Artists Competition, the EUBO Development Trust Prize and a place on the EEEmerging Scheme in France. They went on to win the 2016 Royal Over-Seas League Ensemble Prize, and in 2022 were awarded a prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust (BBT) fellowship.
Book for afternoon tea before the performance
Mildmay will be open for Afternoon Tea between 1 and 3pm – please book in advance here
Our outlet area will serve light snacks and drinks if you would prefer a lighter lunch.
*There is a £3.50 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members)
**Stage timings are subject to change
