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February 23, 2026
Sacconi Quartet review
Wigmore Hall, London Marking 25 years since their formation, Dances, Songs & Hymns for Friendship was informed by the composer’s observations of the four musicians in and out of rehearsal
TL;DR
- The Sacconi Quartet celebrated their 25th anniversary at Wigmore Hall.
- A new commission, Freya Waley-Cohen's "Dances, Songs & Hymns for Friendship," was a highlight, informed by observations of the quartet's members.
- The quartet's performance of the new work demonstrated their tight ensemble and muscular tone.
- Their renditions of Haydn's Op 33 String Quartet and Beethoven's late A minor quartet were noted for their seriousness and emotional depth, though Haydn's work felt less playful.
- The concert concluded with an encore of folk tunes arranged by Jon Boden.
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