Weekend at Woolmers: Paris to London
Ravel String Quartet in F major
Britten String Quartet No 1 in D major, Op 25
Ravel’s String Quartet in F major (1903–04) shows his mastery of colour and texture, influenced by Debussy yet distinct in its refinement and elegance. Balancing tradition and modernity, the work divided critics at its premiere but now sits among Ravel’s most admired chamber pieces.
Britten’s String Quartet No 1 (1941), written in California for patron Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, combines luminous sonorities with sharp rhythmic contrasts. Premiered in Los Angeles, it marked his first major international chamber success, affirming his emerging voice.
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Three stunning concerts across one weekend. Intimate, moving, and best shared with close friends. The perfect excuse for a weekend away in Tasmania’s picturesque Northern Midlands.
14 – 15 Feb.
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