Consone Quartet
Mendelssohn Octet
With the Chiaroscuro Quartet
A rare opportunity to welcome these two award-winning ensembles back to the NCEM as they join together to play one of the 19th century’s most remarkable works—the Mendelssohn Octet. Written in 1825 when just 16 years of age, the piece is full of exuberance and joy, yet notable for both its maturity and Mendelssohn’s intimate understanding of the instruments.
“Ravishing sonic and intonational purity … akin to hearing this groundbreaking music for the very first time.” The Strad
“Ravishing sonic and intonational purity … akin to hearing this groundbreaking music for the very first time.” The Strad
York Early Music Christmas Festival
Sun, 7 December 2025
National Centre for Early Music
6:30pm
£35 (conc. available)
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A rare opportunity to welcome these two award-winning ensembles back to the NCEM as they join together to play one of the 19th century’s most remarkable works—the Mendelssohn Octet. Written in 1825 when just 16 years of age, the piece is full of exuberance and joy, yet notable for both its maturity and Mendelssohn’s intimate understanding of the instruments.
“Ravishing sonic and intonational purity … akin to hearing this groundbreaking music for the very first time.” The Strad
Venue Details & Map
Location
National Centre for Early Music
National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York, YO19TL
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