Quatuor Danel & Cellist Natalie Clein
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 4:00 PM
Smith Theatre | Horowitz Center HCC
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Performance Information
Prepare to be captivated by one of Europe’s most celebrated string quartets making their Chamber Music Maryland debut. The French-Belgian Quatuor Danel, internationally revered for their bold, concentrated interpretations of the great Russian quartet cycles, brings their signature intensity to a program of stunning breadth. Cellist Natalie Clein returns to our stage, joining the quartet for Schubert’s sublime String Quintet in C major, one of the most profound works ever written for strings. The second cello in this quintet creates a uniquely rich, singing texture, and in the hands of these gifted artists, the result promises to be unforgettable.
Pre-Concert Talk with Jonathan Palevsky at 3PM.
The Program
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 Schubert: String Quintet in C major, D. 956 (with Natalie Clein, cello)
About The Artists
Quatuor Danel The Quatuor Danel was founded in 1991 and has operated in its current formation since cellist Yovan Markovitch joined the group in 2014. Their packed concert diary takes them to all major concert stages worldwide and over the past 30 years they have made a series of ground-breaking CD recordings. Their musical partners include major artists such as Leif Ove Andsnes, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Alexander Melnikov, Adrien La Marca, Clemens Hagen and the Borodin Quartet. The group is known…
Described by the Times as „mesmerising“ and „soaringly passionate“, British cellist Natalie Clein has built a distinguished career, regularly performing at major venues and with orchestras worldwide. In 2021, Natalie was awarded an OBE for her services to music. She records regularly for Hyperion and has received a Diapason d’Or, Gramophone Disc of the Month and a Brit Award for past recordings . She is regularly invited to work with major orchestras worldwide including Philharmonia, Hallé…
