The legendary Kodály Quartet celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special concert in Shanghai. The program features Mozart’s String Quartet No.16, Kodály’s String Quartet No.2, and Smetana’s From My Life, tracing the evolution of the string quartet through centuries.

About the Show

On May 22, 2026, the Kodály Quartet presents a 60th-anniversary concert highlighting the history and artistry of the string quartet. The program spans classical and modern styles, featuring Mozart’s elegant String Quartet No.16 in E-flat major, Kodály’s rhythmically rich String Quartet No.2, and Smetana’s deeply personal From My Life. Attendees can expect a refined exploration of technique, style, and emotion across three centuries of music.

Performers

Kodály Quartet:

• First Violin: Attila Falvay
• Second Violin: Ferenc Bangó
• Viola: Zoltán Tuska
• Cello: György Éder

About the Artists

Founded in 1966 by four students of the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, the Kodály Quartet officially took its name in 1971 to honor the Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály. The ensemble has recorded approximately 70 CDs, including complete cycles by Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert, and has received numerous awards, including the BBC nomination for Best Chamber Music Recording and the Hungarian Kossuth Prize.

The Quartet is committed to authentic interpretations of Kodály and other Hungarian composers, while also performing standard classical repertoire. They regularly perform worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and have collaborated with many prominent musicians.

Event Program

• Mozart: String Quartet No.16 in E-flat major, K.428
• Kodály: String Quartet No.2, Op.10

—INTERMISSION— / 中场休息15分钟

• Smetana: String Quartet No.1 in E minor, From My Life

Program subject to change

Why Go

This concert offers a rare chance to witness six decades of chamber music mastery. The Kodály Quartet’s performance blends precision, depth, and emotional resonance, moving effortlessly from Mozart’s classical elegance to Kodály’s folk-inspired vibrancy and Smetana’s personal storytelling. Each piece highlights a different facet of the string quartet’s evolution, making the evening both historically illuminating and immediately compelling. For anyone who loves chamber music or wants to experience world-class artistry up close, this is a performance not to miss.

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