Quatuor Tana

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

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Adults: EUR25
Friends and Supporters of the Pharos Arts Foundation / Concessions: EUR20

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