Stamford International Music Festival 19th - 22nd May 2022

SIMFestival 2022 comes to a close with this Finale Concert with works by Mozart, Berg and Mendelssohn.

Mozart Clarinet Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 79 No. 1 (After K. 378/317d)
Berg Lyric Suite
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Mendelssohn String Quintet No.2 in Bb, Op.87

Tickets £16
Duration 2 hours

In 1925, the long-married Alban Berg experienced a turbulent, clandestine eight-day love affair with Hanna Fuchs-Robettin, who also was married. As divorce was impossible, the composer sought solace in the creation of a new string quartet—the six-movement Lyric Suite. The piece, completed in 1926, traces the tumultuous narrative of the relationship and includes several private symbols of the affair, including the ciphered initials of the two lovers.

Booking

Friends of the Festival priority booking opens on 26th February.

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General sale opens on Monday 14th March.