These four splendid musicians gave a very well-received recital for us last season, as part of their first Canadian tour. Based in Paris, and praised as "a model of technical discipline, elegance and musical excellence", the Magenta String Quartet is an ensemble to watch! Among their recent highlights: competing in the 2025 edition of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition.

ON THE PROGRAM

Dinuk Wijeratne: Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems

Grażyna Bacewicz: String Quartet No. 1

Raphaël Merlin: New Work

Fanny Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E-flat Major

Ida Derbesse and Elena Watson-Perry, violins
Claire Pass-Lanneau, viola
Fiona Robson, cello

Presented by Scotia Festival of Music, The Music Room Chamber Players Series brings 21 delightfully varied chamber and classical music concerts to Halifax from September to May, showcasing a wide range of local and visiting performers.