Jerusalem Quartet with Beethoven and Debussy

About the Event

Relish a concert of unusual quartets from this celebrated ensemble. Playing works by Debussy and Beethoven that mark significant departures from the established norms, the Jerusalem Quartet breaks new ground, as ever.

Written during a tumultuous period, Beethoven's 'Serioso' quartet is atypical of contemporaneous works, exploring numerous techniques that would later become a feature of the composer's style. Debussy's only string quartet likewise marks a turning point in chamber composition, breaking away from the classical rules and aesthetic with its cyclical form. Finally, Beethoven's last quartet is shorter and far less serious in tone than its contemporaries.