Program
Excerpts from Wood Works by Danish String Quartet
Joseph Haydn: “The Lark” String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5
George Walker: Molto Adagio
Fanny Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E-flat Major

Celebrate the coming of summer under the open sky at the Main House’s Cloister Garden with a captivating evening of string quartets inspired by nature and romance. This enchanting evening invites you to experience the vocal and virtuosic essence of the string quartet set against the picturesque backdrop of Planting Fields. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Main House’s beautiful Great Hall. 

The program opens with selections from Wood Works arranged by the Danish String Quartet, whose folk-inspired pieces carry playful charm and dance-like energy. Haydn’s The Lark soars with elegant lyricism and sparkling birdsong motifs, showcasing the players’ mastery on their instruments.

The second half turns introspective and lush. George Walker’s Molto Adagio offers a contemplative pause, a quiet moment of reflection among the greenery. Fanny Mendelssohn’s joyous String Quartet rounds out the program with a rich tapestry of emotion and textures, celebrating the beauty of the Romantic era.