Parbold Douglas Music - concert
Mar 21, 2026 at 19:45
The Auditorium, Parbold Village Hall, WN8 7DN
Saturday, 21st March 2026: ELIAS Quintet with Ben Nabarro
‘Simply astounding, in the freshness, intensity, assurance, and seeming spontaneity of their playing’ BBC Music Magazine
Ben Nabarro, violin, Donald Grant, violin, Simone van der Giessen, viola, Gary Pomeroy, viola, Marie Bitlloch, cello
An augmented line-up for the Elias String Quartet this evening means we are treated to an evening of three quintets, each showcasing the remarkable depth and versatility of the string ensemble.
We have Mozart to thank for exploring the warm textures the addition of a viola can bring to a quartet. The two violas in his String Quintet in C major give the piece a delightful depth and richness. The Elias also performs Sally Beamish’s Epilogue, a reflective and atmospheric contrast to the Mozart, before the thrillingly energetic Quintet No.2 in B flat major by Mendelssohn. Tickets available via the website: www.parboldmusic.org or phone the Box Office: 07768799821
The Elias Quintet with perform two children’s concerts on Friday morning and afternoon 20th March. There are still places for school parties, please contact the Box Office.