Jerusalem Quartet
Thursday, April 8, 2027 7:30pm
Herbst TheatreVenue Information
$95/$85/$75
About This Performance
Celebrating three decades of what The Times of London calls “passion, precision, warmth and gold blend,” the Jerusalem Quartet have achieved the pinnacle of chamber music artistry. Its members’ wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression make them regular and beloved guests on the world’s great concert stages.
Program
HAYDN: Quartet in D-Major, Op. 76, No. 5
PROKOFIEV: Quartet No. 2, Op. 92
BRAHMS: Quartet in C-Minor, Op. 51, No. 1
Performance Sponsors
Bruce and Carolyn Lowenthal
Artist Information
Performer Biography
"Passion, precision, warmth, a gold blend: these are the trademarks of this excellent Israeli string quartet."
Such was the Times’ (London) impression of the Jerusalem Quartet. Since the ensemble's founding in 1993 and their debut in 1995, the four Israeli musicians have embarked on a remarkable journey of growth and maturation. Their expansive repertoire and extraordinary depth of expression have firmly established them as a distinctive voice in the string quartet tradition. At the heart of their sound lies a warm, full, and deeply human tone, paired with an egalitarian balance between high and low voices. This approach allows the quartet to combine individual expressivity with a transparent and faithful presentation of the composer’s work. It also drives their ongoing refinement of interpretations of the classical repertoire, while encouraging explorations of new musical territories.
The Jerusalem Quartet is a regular and cherished guest on the world’s most prestigious concert stages. The year 2025 will mark the Quartet’s 30th anniversary. In 2025, the ensemble celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special focus on Shostakovich’s 15 quartets, presented across 10 cities worldwide, including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Beethovenfest Bonn, Philharmonie Cologne, and Tonhalle Zurich.