Quartet+ aims to deliver high-quality chamber music experiences to our audiences. Through daring programming, we explore possibilities where quality craftsmanship and creative innovation coexist.
Beyond the Box marks the debut concert of Quartet+, opening with Grieg's Andante con moto, a poetic work infused with drama and elegance, followed by Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2, a haunting masterpiece with an unsettling spirit of turbulent times.
We then spotlight Taneyev's unjustly overlooked Piano Quartet. Vibrant yet sublime, this hidden gem emerges from the shadows of Romanticism, unveiling its profound beauty and artistic depth.
Quartet+, led by pianist Zac Leung ( IU ), is joined by three exceptional strings musicians: violinist Ian Cheung ( NEC ), violist Bryan Li from ( MSM ) and cellist Trevor Chan ( HKAPA ).
Program:
Grieg | Andante con moto in C minor
Shostakovich | Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor
Taneyev | Piano Quartet in E major
1. What do you think of the Tanayev Piano Quartet? ( Ian )
This piano quartet is vibrant and full of passion, with rich, layered textures that seamlessly weave together. It offers plenty of room for emotional expression, making it a personal favorite of mine.
2. What does playing chamber music brings you? ( Bryan )
Chamber music brings me immense joy to present our individual voices through collaboration. While each musician in a chamber group brings their own opinions and feelings about the music, working together and navigating our differences on interpretation allows us to bring out the best in each other.
3. What is the role of a cellist in a chamber ensemble for you? ( Trevor )
As the cellist, my role is to anchor the ensembleship, supporting the ensemble's sound and integrity from beneath. It's a crucial part of the music, yet one that remains unobtrusive.
4. What is your ideal music-making that you strive for? ( Zac )
For me, ideal music-making is a journey of deep self-exploration. When learning a piece, I ask as many questions as I can about both myself and the music. I then strive to share my answers with the audience as honestly and authentically as possible.
- 不設劃位。
- 適合六歲或以上觀眾欣賞。
- 觀眾務請準時入座，遲到者須待節目適當時候方可進場。
- 如遇特殊情況，主辦機構保留更改節目、表演者，以及座位編排的權利。