Summer concert: The Kirkharle String Quartet
Jul 10, 2024 12:30 - Jul 10, 2024 14:00
NE19 2PE - NE19 2PE, Kirkharle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 2PE, UK View location
Hosted by: Kirkharle Courtyard
Alexandra Raikhlina – violin; Iona Brown – violin; Mike Gerard – viola; Gabriel Waite – ‘cello
Our resident string quartet share a passion for playing chamber music together. Alexandra now has a very busy freelance career in Europe and enjoys returning to our region to perform with the quartet. Iona, Mike and Gabriel are members of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, and also enjoy giving concerts together in the region. As a quartet their playing is committed, energetic, moving and gentle. Do not miss what will be a truly wonderful musical experience.
PROGRAMME
Joseph Haydn Quartet in C major, Op 76, No 3 The "Emperor"
This work gets its name from the melody composed especially for the Austrian monarchy, so known as the ‘Emperor’s hymn, the tune of the second movement.
Felix Mendelssohn Quartet No 1in E flat Major Op 12.
To purchase a season ticket for all 6 concerts for the price of 5, click here. Only available until 5pm, 22 July 2024.
Additional information
· Tickets are non-refundable, so please check the date you are booking for. We will try and swap your ticket to another concert where possible.
· Toilet facilities are available in the Courtyard. There are none in the church.
· Parking is on the grass adjacent to the church and at the Courtyard.
· There are 3 steps down into the church. We can help if you have access needs.
· Bring a cushion!