RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with Nobuko Imai
"Imai's stature is revealed in her beautifully exact double stopping, perfect rhythmic poise, and the way she searches out and presents the true character of each piece. Great viola playing!"
Gramophone
"This committed ensemble feels more galvanised and exciting than ever"
The Strad on the Vanbrugh Quartet
Music Network in association with RTÉ presents the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with Nobuko Imai
25 November - 6 December 2011
Nobuko Imai, viola
Gregory Ellis, violin
Keith Pascoe, violin
Simon Aspell, viola
Christopher Marwood, cello
Music Network’s final tour of the season brings together the internationally-acclaimed RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with the sensational Nobuko Imai, regarded as one of the most outstanding violists of her generation.
Noted for her flawless technique and warm, expressive tone, Imai has performed as a solo artist with many of world’s finest orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw, and the London Symphony. As a chamber musician, she has been a member of the much-lauded Vermeer and Michelangelo Quartets in addition to collaborating with a veritable who’s who of international stars including Yo-Yo Ma, Gidon Kremer, Midori, Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman.
Based in Cork as Resident Quartet to RTÉ for over 25 years, the national treasure that is the Vanbrugh Quartet needs no introduction to Irish audiences. The ensemble enjoys a thriving international career, performing at such venues as London’s Wigmore Hall, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and Carnegie Hall, New York.
Programme
Beethoven Quintet Op.29
Brahms Quintet Op.111
John Kinsella Dialogue
Tour Dates
Sunday 25 Nov, 13 Glengarriff Road, Bantry, Co. Cork
- Bantry House
- 3pm, €18
- 1850 788789 or 027 52788 / www.westcorkmusic.ie
- Promoted by West Cork Music
- www.westcorkmusic.ie
Monday 26 Nov, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
- Linenhall Arts Centre
- 8pm, €16 / €14
- 094 9023733 / www.thelinenhall.com
- Promoted by Linenhall Arts Centre
- www.thelinenhall.com
Tuesday 27 Nov, Circular Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
- Roscommon Arts Centre
- 8pm, €17 / €15
- 0906 625824 / www.roscommonartscentre.ie
- Promoted by Roscommon Arts Centre
- www.roscommonartscentre.ie
Wednesday 28 Nov, The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry
- St. John's Theatre and Arts Centre
- 8pm, €15 / €12
- 068 22566
- Promoted by St. John's Theatre & Arts Centre
Thursday 29 Nov, Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork
- Curtis Auditorium
- 8pm, €20 / €15 / €12 / €10 / €8
- Tickets available on the door
- Promoted by Cork Orchestral Society
Friday 30 Nov, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
- Christ Church Cathedral
- 8pm, €20/ €15 / €55 (Family)
- Tickets on the door / Online booking closed
- Promoted by Music Network
- admin@musicnetwork.ie
Saturday 1 Dec, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
- Pavilion Theatre
- 8pm, €17 / €15
- 01 2312929 / www.paviliontheatre.ie
- Promoted by Pavilion Theatre
- www.paviliontheatre.ie
Sunday 2 Dec, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
- Regional Cultural Centre
- 8pm, €12 / €10
- 074 9120777
- Promoted by Regional Cultural Centre
Tuesday 4 Dec, Belfast
- Upstairs, The MAC
- 8pm, £9.50 / £14
- www.themaclive.com / Tel: 028 9023 5053
- Promoted by Moving on Music in association with the MAC
- themaclive.com/
Wednesday 5 Dec, Derry
- Great Hall, University of Ulster
- 8pm, £12 / £18
- www.walledcitymusicfestival.com
- Promoted by Walled City Music Festival
- www.walledcitymusicfestival.com/
Thursday 6 Dec, Armagh
- Market Place Theatre
- 8pm, £14.50 / £12.50
- Tel 028 37521821 / www.marketplacearmagh.com
- Promoted by Market Place Theatre
- www.marketplacearmagh.com/
