About
The world-famous Brodsky Quartet plays all six late Beethoven string quartets in one day at SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen on Saturday 30 January 2027, from 10:30 to 23:15.
What to expect
The Brodsky Quartet plays Beethoven’s six late string quartets, opus 127, 130, 131, 132, 133 and 135, in one marathon day.
Beethoven wrote these quartets while completely deaf, and the music is adventurous, intense and ahead of its time.
- Brodsky members teach young Martin String Quartet
- Lecture-recital with musical illustrations by Martin String Quartet
- Talks and activities around the concerts
- Intermezzo by Mike Boddé around drinking songs
- Part of Wereldklasse at SPOT Groningen
- Can be added to Kamermuziek subscription i.s.m. GMV
- No. 12 opens grandly and solemnly
- No. 13 originally ended with Grosse Fuge
- No. 14 has seven continuous movements
- No. 15 includes Heiliger Dankgesang
- Heiliger Dankgesang written after serious illness
- No. 16 completed October 1826
- No. 16: Muss es sein? Es muss sein!
- Grosse Fuge op. 133 is a separate work
Dates
Questions
When does Brodsky Quartet start and end?
Brodsky Quartet runs Tuesday, 9 February 2027, 19:30 until 21:00.
Where is Brodsky Quartet?
Brodsky Quartet takes place at Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussel.
How much are tickets for Brodsky Quartet?
Tickets for Brodsky Quartet cost €65 on the official ticket shop.
Can I order lunch or dinner?
Yes. A special festival menu is available. You can order lunch and dinner with your tickets or separately.
Brodsky LunchBuffet with sandwiches, soup and salad, unlimited: €13.50, excluding drinks.
Brodsky Diner, 3-course dinner: €35, excluding drinks.
What is the full programme?
The day runs 10:30–23:15:
10:30–12:00 masterclass by Brodsky members for young Martin String Quartet
12:00–13:00 lunch
13:15–14:00 String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat, op. 127
14:15–15:30 lecture-recital with musical illustrations by Martin String Quartet
15:45–16:25 String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat, op. 130
16:50–17:30 String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp, op. 131
17:45–18:30 dinner, starter and main
18:30–19:00 Mike Boddé intermezzo around Beethoven drinking songs
19:00–19:30 dessert
20:00–20:45 String Quartet No. 15 in A, op. 132
21:15–22:00 Grosse Fuge, op. 133
String Quartet No. 16 in F, op. 135
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Getting there
Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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