Dvorak
The conclusion of a Wigmore Hall recital by the Skampa Quartet, featuring Dvorak's String Quartet No 14 in A flat, Op 105. 9. Plus a selection of British light music.
The Skampa Quartet live at the Wigmore Hall
Presented by Petroc Trelawny
Dvor谩k - String Quartet No. 14 in Ab Op. 105
Wigmore Hall regulars the Skampa Quartet from the Czech Republic fly their national flag by performing one of Dvor谩k's late masterworks, which is imbued with a natural love of his native music. Shostakovich's Third Quartet has proved to be one of his enduring masterpieces and lovers of Schubert will still ask whether he ever intended to write other movements to go with his bittersweet Quartet Movement.
9.45pm A selection of British Light Music played by amateur ensembles as part of Light Fantastic - Radio 3's celebration of Light Music.
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