Thursday 29 March 2012
The Shoe Factory, Nicosia / 8.30pm
Founded in 2005, Quatuor Tana is already considered one of the most exciting
string quartets in Europe. This is an ensemble with an original and singular
philosophy: to explore and mix different universes of sound in order to
invent a unique concert where the symbiosis of classical repertory and the
masterpieces of the 21st century will exist. For their concert at The Shoe
Factory on 29 March 2012 / 8:30pm, Quatuor Tana will perform a diverse and
interesting programme consisting of Schubert’s Rosamunde and Ligeti’s First
Quartet, as well the Cyprus Premieres of works by Raphaël Cendo and Yan
Robbin, and the World Premiere of a string quartet by Cypriot composer
Andreas Moustoukis.
The Concert will be followed by an interactive seminar, on 30 March 2012 /
7.30pm, at The Shoe Factory, by Yann Robin and Raphaël Cento. The composers
will focus on what is the role of “saturation mode” in modern music, and
explore ways of developing new sound in music. Quatuor Tana will demonstrate
examples and explain the role of the quartet in the creation process.
QUATUOR TANA
Antoine Maisonhaute / violin
Chikako Hosoda / violin
Maxime Desert / viola
Jeanne Maisonhaute / cello
Founded in 2005 by violinist Antoine Maisonhaute, Tana is a string quartet
with an original and singular philosophy: to explore and mix different
universes of sound in order to invent a unique concert where the symbiosis
of classical repertory and the masterpieces of the 21st century will exist.
A Laureate of the Foundation ProQuartet-CEMC in Paris, Quatuor Tana has
received the guidance and support of world-renowned maestros, such as Walter
Levin, Paul Katz, Louis Fima, Eberhard Feltz, and Alasdair Tait at The Royal
Northern College of Music in Manchester.
Quatuor Tana has gained international recognition for its mastery of
classical repertory but also for its tastefulness with regards to the
discovery and promotion of new works. The Quartet has been repeatedly
invited to participate in prestigious international festivals, including
Festival d’Aix en Provence (under the direction of Bernard Fouccroulle),
Klara Festival (under the direction of Patrick Declerc), Ars Musica,
Festival de Musique de Saint-Briac, Festival de Musique de Dinard (under the
artistic direction of Koon Wo Paik), and International Festival «Clé de
Soleil» (under the direction of Denis Simandy). In January 2010, the Tana
Quartet was selected to present the opening concert of the reopening of the
Mediatheque of Paris.
Because of their deep dedication to contemporary music and longstanding
collaboration with composers, the Tana Quartet is supported by a number of
cultural organizations, including SACEM (a non-profit organization dedicated
to the protection, representation and service of composers and original
music).
PROGRAMME:
Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828) - String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, D. 804 «
Rosamunde » (1824)
Raphaël Cendo (1975) - In Vivo for String Quartet Cyprus Premiere
György Ligetti (1923 – 2006) - String Quartet No. 1 Métamorphoses nocturnes
(1954)
Yann Robin (1974) - Crescent Scratches No. 2 Cyprus Premiere
Andreas Moustoukis - Commission by Pharos Arts Foundation World Premiere Ticket Prices:
Adults: EUR25
Friends and Supporters of the Pharos Arts Foundation / Concessions: EUR20
