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Masters in their Prime
Fauré, Poulenc and Mendelssohn
Part of the Hellensmusic Summer Series - 2026
Add to my Calendar 09-05-2026 17:00 09-05-2026 19:00 36 Masters in their Prime This concert brings together works that represent key moments of artistic assertion. Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 2 stands at the threshold of his full maturity, uniting rhythmic drive, thematic complexity, and a deeply inward lyricism. Poulenc’s Sextet for Piano and Winds, composed between the wars, crackles with wit, acerbic colour, and theatrical flair, balancing irreverence and neoclassical poise. Mendelssohn’s String Quintet No. 2, written during a rare period of retreat and reflection, channels restless energy and dramatic intensity, revealing a composer stretching beyond classical restraint toward a more overtly expressive language. This programme will also feature performances from Hellensmusic Young Artists. Hellens Manor, Ledbury DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Hellens Manor
Monks Walk
Much Marcle
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2LY
England
Tickets
Prices: 20£
Book Tickets
Programme
Francis Poulenc – Sextet for wind quintet and piano, FP 100
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quintet no.2 in B flat major, Op.87
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Quartet no.2 in G minor, Op.45
Performers
Maya Iwabuchi – violin
Charlotte Scott – violin
Adrien Boisseau – viola
Bruno Delepelaire – cello
Michael Cox – flute
Julien Quentin – piano
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Programme Note
This concert brings together works that represent key moments of artistic assertion. Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 2 stands at the threshold of his full maturity, uniting rhythmic drive, thematic complexity, and a deeply inward lyricism. Poulenc’s Sextet for Piano and Winds, composed between the wars, crackles with wit, acerbic colour, and theatrical flair, balancing irreverence and neoclassical poise. Mendelssohn’s String Quintet No. 2, written during a rare period of retreat and reflection, channels restless energy and dramatic intensity, revealing a composer stretching beyond classical restraint toward a more overtly expressive language.
This programme will also feature performances from Hellensmusic Young Artists.
