Part of the Roman River Festival 2024 - See all concerts here.

Established as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation, and praised for their “immaculate precision and spirit” (The Strad) and “cultured tone” (Arts Desk), the Solem Quartet brings a programme awash with light and colour to the beautiful Norman church of St. Andrew's in Fingringhoe. 

This promises to be an evening of familiar delights and new discoveries, with Edmund Finnis’ stunning Devotions (composed in 2022) complemented by more established works: the sumptuous impressionism of Debussy, and two pieces - arranged for quartet - by the Boulanger sisters. The Boulangers were students of Gabriel Fauré who dominated the musical life of Paris as renowned teachers and composers.

PROGRAMME

Lili Boulanger, arr. William Newell - Deux morceaux, arranged for string quartet
Edmund Finnis - String Quartet no. 3, Devotions

Interval

Nadia Boulanger, arr. Amy Tress - Three Pieces for cello and piano, arranged for string quartet
Claude Debussy - Quartet in G minor, op. 10

Duration: approx. 1 hour 40 mins (incl. 20-minute interval)

Planning: Doors open from 7.15 for 8pm start. Please allow ample time for parking.

Ellie Fagg | violin
William Newell | violin
Stephen Upshaw | viola
Stephanie Tress | cello

Tickets £20 – £40 (£15 for under 30s)

Reduced visibility seats available.

Photo credits: Rachel Adams and Bertie Watson