| Friday 14 April 2023 | 12:15 |
| Carwithen, Doreen (1922-2003) | String Quartet no. 1 | |
| Schubert, Franz (1797-1828) | String Quartet no. 4 in C major, D.46 |
| Patrik Swedrup | Violin |
| Johannes Lörstad | Violin |
| Grop Mikael Sjögren | Viola |
| Mikael Sjögren | Cello |
British composer Doreen Carwithen (1922–2003) wrote music for over 30 films, in addition to a large quantity of orchestral music. She also composed two award-winning string quartets. The piece in this programme was composed in 1948. It is true-to-form and richly creative music that leads through saturated colours to a vibrant finale.
Schubert was 16 years old when he composed his fourth string quartet, in C major. We hear echoes of his role models, such as Mozart’s so-called Dissonance Quartet, but this music primarily demonstrates Schubert’s growing confidence and rapid development towards a deeply personal style.
The string quartet from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is composed of members in leading positions: Patrik Swedrup is second concertmaster; Johannes Lörstad is section leader of the second violins; Grop Mikael Sjögren is alternate section leader of the viola section; and Mikael Sjögren is alternate solo cellist.
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