Belcea Quartet

The visit of this iconic ensemble, who redefine the demanding art of the string quartet with every concert, is a true landmark event. A true laboratory for composers, fertile ground where balance, tension and style are invented and reinvented, a string quartet is also a challenge for the musicians themselves, calling for absolute cohesion, perfect precision, intense listening and shared inspiration. Founded in London in 1994 by the violinist Corina Belcea, the Belcea Quartet has become one of the most sought-after ensembles on the international scene. Their numerous recordings, including a complete set of Beethoven’s quartets that has become a genuine point of reference, bear witness to their rare artistic quest. “What seems to animate this music above all is man's aspiration toward freedom”, they write. This desire to go beyond one’s limits and approach an intimate truth also characterises their approach: a marked eclecticism, vibrant intensity and freedom won through each and every score. At Noda BCVS, their passionate bows will breathe new life into some of the master’s greatest pieces. The discovery, or rediscovery, of these highlights of Beethoven's repertoire promises a truly stratospheric and timeless evening, where music and humanity will resonate together.