Quatuor Ébène: Two Evenings of Mastery and Interpretation

The Quatuor Ébène — hailed by BBC Music Magazine as one of the “Ten Greatest String Quartet Ensembles of All Time” — makes a remarkable dual appearance this season starting with the launch of Chamber Music Cincinnati’s five-year journey toward its 100th anniversary. Known for their radiant sound, expressive freedom, and boundary-pushing approach to repertoire, the four musicians offer audiences two exceptional concerts that reflect both their artistic depth and their constant spirit of reinvention.

Founded in 1999 at the Conservatoire de Boulogne-Billancourt, the quartet quickly rose to prominence after winning the ARD Music Competition. Over the past two decades, they have built a singular reputation through award-winning recordings, adventurous collaborations, and a rare ability to make classical, jazz, and contemporary music speak with equal conviction. With the arrival of cellist Yuya Okamoto in 2024, the ensemble begins a new chapter marked by renewed energy and expanded color.

CHAMBER MUSIC CINCINNATI

Concert 1: A Celebratory Showcase

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Presented as part of Chamber Music Cincinnati’s Signature Series, this first concert highlights the Ébène’s artistic evolution. The program — a cornerstone of the anniversary season — reflects the quartet’s trademark blend of virtuosity, sensitivity, and musical imagination. Their performance marks their long-awaited Cincinnati debut, an event as surprising as it is momentous for a group now celebrating 25 years of international acclaim.
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ENSEMBLE MUSIC SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS

Concert 2: Mozart, Debussy, Brahms

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

The second evening offers a refined journey through three monumental works of the string quartet repertoire:

• Mozart — Quatuor n° 15 en ré mineur, K. 421
• Debussy — Quatuor à cordes en sol mineur, op. 10
• Brahms — Quatuor n° 2 en la mineur, op. 51 n° 2

From Mozart’s sharp elegance to Debussy’s shimmering harmonies and Brahms’s lyrical depth, the program highlights the full expressive palette of the ensemble. Their interpretive clarity, rhythmic vitality, and finely sculpted sound make this concert an unmissable moment for chamber-music lovers.
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