Events

Tue 22 Sep 2026 7:30 pm Takács Quartet (Hungary/USA)

Just past its 50th anniversary season, and with a new cellist, the Takács Quartet, our perennial favourites in concert, returns to Vancouver. Tagged as one of the greatest string quartets of the past 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, this astounding group still brings to life the classic Hungarian tradition of string playing, rhythmically dynamic and full toned. Many of their recordings have reached legendary status.

“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” (The Guardian) “Rich contrasts: a Wigmore Hall evening of dazzling versatility…” (Seen and Heard International).

Website & Bio: https://www.takacsquartet.com/

Programme:
Mendelssohn: String Quartet No 6 in F Minor, Opus 80
Gabriela Lena Frank: “Quijotadas”
Schubert: String Quartet No 14 in D Minor, D810 “Death and the Maiden”

*Artists and programmes are subject to change without notice. All concerts will be presented at the Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC.

Subscription packages and single tickets for the 2026-2027 season will go on sale via the Friends of Chamber Music website in early May 2026, after the end of the 2025-2026 concert series.