Bowmore
Isle of Islay
A wonderful programme of string music from these young virtuoso
musicians. Comprising Scottish, Chinese and Portuguese players,
they formed while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. They
are multiple award winners including the Tunnell Trust
Young Musician of the Year competition in 2023.
The wide selection of pieces in this concert includes two of the
greatest String Quartet works – Mendelssohn’s Quartet Number 2 and
Shostakovich Quartet Number 3, plus other European works, a tune from
the Faroe Islands and a memorable eight minute section of
five very short Chinese folk tunes rearranged for the strings.
A great musical night.
For more info and live clips see asakaquartet.com
This concert is part of a Scottish tour backed by the Tunnell Trust,
presented by Islay Arts Association with the support of the Mactaggart
Third Fund
