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2026 Oriental Civic Concert: World Folk Songs – Ligeti Quartet
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The Ligeti Quartet performs a global collection of folk-inspired pieces, ranging from Huang Hai-Huai’s Sai Ma to Ligeti’s String Quartet No.1. The program features contemporary arrangements and original works, presenting an adventurous journey across world music through a string quartet.
The 2026 Oriental Civic Concert presents the Ligeti Quartet performing World Folk Songs, a program that blends traditional melodies with modern arrangements. Audiences will hear a mix of folk-inspired works from around the globe, including pieces adapted by Christian Mason, Danny Clay, and the Danish Quartet, as well as original compositions by Ligeti, Gabriel Williams, and Ayanna Witter-Johnson. The performance highlights the string quartet’s versatility in exploring diverse musical traditions.
Program is subject to change.
Founded in 2010, the Ligeti Quartet specializes in modern and contemporary repertoire, often commissioning new works and collaborating with leading artists. Named after Hungarian composer György Ligeti, the quartet draws inspiration from his innovative and eclectic musical vision. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, Curtis Institute of Music, Purcell Room, Barbican Centre, and Kings Place. Their collaborations include Anna Meredith, Ksenia Pestrova, Elliott Galvin, Cry Andrew, Laura Jurd, Neil Hannon, Shabaka Hutchings, Sean Nunan, and ensembles such as Ensemble Dissonant, reflecting a commitment to creative and boundary-pushing music-making. The quartet has held residencies at Cambridge University, Sheffield University, and Goldsmiths, University of London.
This concert offers a rare opportunity to hear a world-spanning folk repertoire performed with the intimacy and precision of a professional string quartet. It is ideal for fans of contemporary classical music, folk traditions, and adventurous programming.
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