Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 2

Brodsky Quartet / Shostakovich Cycle 2

When

07/06/2025    
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
£10 - 20

Event Type

Eastgate Theatre & Music in Peebles is thrilled to present a unique opportunity to experience all 15 of Shostakovich’s extraordinary string quartets across five unforgettable concerts in a single weekend.

This exclusive event marks the only complete Shostakovich quartet cycle in Scotland this year and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the composer’s passing. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the profound genius of one of the 20th century’s greatest composers.


Shostakovich     String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op. 83

Shostakovich     String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Op. 101

Shostakovich     String Quartet No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 92


This concert offers a glimpse into Shostakovich’s ability to blend personal and universal themes. The Fourth Quartet, suffused with Jewish folk influences, shifts between pastoral beauty and unsettling darkness. The lyrical Sixth Quartet reflects a period of personal loss, yet remains warm and melodic. The monumental Fifth Quartet unfolds like a symphony, its emotional intensity and innovative structure reflecting a deeply personal connection to the composer’s life.

A weekend pass for all 5 concerts is available for £80. Please call our Box Office on 01721 725777, or visit us in person to book this special offer.