Memory Unwrapped: Brodsky Quartet & Laura van der Heijden perform Schubert Quintet

As part of Memory Unwrapped, The Brodsky Quartet continue their Kings Place 2026 residency with one of their recent collaborators – the young cellist, Laura van der Heijden, to perform Schubert’s String Quintet. This evening’s programme spans over two centuries of musical expression, showcasing the intimate yet powerful voice of chamber music through three distinctive works.

J.S. Bach
Originally composed for solo violin, Bach’s Sonata No. 3 is a towering example of Baroque mastery, combining contrapuntal complexity with lyrical depth. In this arrangement by Paul Cassidy, the solo textures are re-worked for quartet, beautifully illuminating the intricate inner voices and harmonic architecture. The profound Adagio and majestic Fuga are particular highlights, offering a blend of spiritual reflection and structural brilliance.

Benjamin Britten
Written in the final year of Britten’s life (1975), this quartet is both valedictory and introspective. Composed during a period of declining health, the work reflects a deep engagement with mortality, memory, and musical legacy.

Franz Schubert
Schubert’s String Quintet, completed just two months before his death in 1828, is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in chamber music. Recorded with Laura, for Chandos Records, as part of the Quartet’s 50th anniversary celebrations, critics praised the collaboration as “cross‑generational magic”.

This event will last for approximately 2 hours, including an interval.