Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.
Takacs Quartet
“Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” per The Guardian.
The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly unforgettable musical experience.
The members of the Takács Quartet are Christoffersen Fellows and Artists in Residence at the University of Colorado Boulder. For the 2023-24 season the quartet enters into a partnership with El Sistema Colorado, working closely with its chamber music education program in Denver. During the summer months the Takács join the faculty at the Music Academy of the West, running an intensive quartet seminar.
The Takács Quartet was formed in 1975 at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest by Gabor Takács-Nagy, Károly Schranz, Gabor Ormai and András Fejér, while all four were students. The group received international attention in 1977, winning First Prize and the Critics’ Prize at the International String Quartet Competition in Evian, France. The Quartet made its North American debut tour in 1982. Members of the Takács Quartet are the grateful beneficiaries of an instrument loan by the Drake Foundation. The group is comprised of Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes (violins), Richard O’Neill (viola) and András Fejér (cello).
Their program on September 15 to 23 is held at the Grusin Music Hall in the Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St, in Boulder. Program selections include Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Opus 54 No. 2, Leoš Janáček: String Quartet No. 1, JW VII/8, “The Kreutzer Sonata,” & Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Opus 59 No. 1.
Tickets vary from $22 to $56 and can be purchased at their box office or online at cupresents.org. or call 303-492-8008.