James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Barber Evening Concert

James Ehnes violin
Jonathan Vinocour viola
Raphael Bell cello
Inon Barnatan piano

Fauré’s chamber music masterpieces are centre stage for this all-star concert led by eminent Canadian violinist James Ehnes. The much-loved Op.15 quartet is an exquisitely crafted work: romantic, passionate, and luxurious in texture. This is followed by the Op.45 quartet, which makes a bolder move away from the classical traditional, both harmonically and structurally. Though considered less popular than the Op.15 quartet, it is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of the composer's chamber music.

• Fauré Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.15
• Fauré Piano Quartet No.2 in G minor, Op.45