“The Takács have the ability to make you believe that there’s no other possible way the music should go, and the strength to overturn preconceptions that comes only with the greatest performers.”
- Gramophone magazine

About this performance

Takács Quartet8 p.m. Yardley Hall

Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire.

  • Haydn: Op. 71 No. 3
  • Shostakovich: Quartet No. 2
  • Schubert: D. 810 Death and the Maiden

The artists will attend a post-concert reception with audience members.

  • Pre-event Talk
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