ESCHER STRING QUARTET makes its Music Toronto debut with a program that moves from Classical brilliance to late-Romantic intensity. Joseph Haydn’s sparkling Op. 76 No. 1 opens the evening, followed by the lush cinematic voice of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s rarely heard Third Quartet, before the profound lyricism and drama of Johannes Brahms’s A minor Quartet. Formed in 2005, the Escher is named for the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, inspired by his method of interplay between individual components working together to form a whole.

In partnership with Music Toronto, the quartet will be in residence at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, culminating in a Pre-Concert performance alongside student chamber musicians.

“Elegant, incisive and full of character.” — The New York Times

Single tickets: $60 - $65
Arts Workers: $20 – please purchase at the door or call the TOLive box office at 416-366-7723 and select options 1-1 to speak with a box office specialist.
Students and minors: Free with request
Adults (up to 2) accompanying minors (free): Half price

To request student tickets or for more information, please email tickets@music-toronto.com.
Please note, these concerts may not be suitable for children under 7.

Program

Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in G major, Op. 76, No. 1 

Erich Wolfgang Korngold
String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 45

Johannes Brahms
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2