Saturday 15th November 2008

7.45 pm
at the Middleton Hall, University of Hull

Carducci Quartet

Royal String Quartet of Poland

Mozart Quartet in D K499
James Macmillan Memento
Sofia Gubaidulina Quartet no 2
Beethoven Quartet in E flat op74 (The Harp)

Winners of a host of international prizes, the Royal Quartet, from Poland, made a huge impact in the UK as BBC New Generation Artists from 2004 to 2006, and were shortlisted by the Royal Philharmonic Society as one of the three most outstanding chamber groups to appear in the UK in 2006. Their programme contains two cornerstones of the classical repertoire, together with shorter works by two leading contemporary composers.

The most memorable playing came from Poland's Royal string Quartet, a performance brimming with musical intelligence and finesse The Strad

The Society's annual general meeting will precede this concert at 6.15 pm.

All ticket holders are welcome to attend, but only season ticket holders (members) may vote.