The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss
Thu 20 Aug · 19:30
Shawlands United Reformed Church
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The Tessera Quartet performs a programme featuring works by Beethoven and Shostakovich at Shawlands United Reformed Church. The event is titled Into the Abyss. Tickets are priced from £10.00 to £20.00.
Join the Tessera Quartet for an evening of darkness exploring the turmoils of Beethoven and Shostakovich!
The Tessera Quartet presents a profound exploration of the turmoils and struggles of Beethoven through his String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, alongside Shostakovich’s haunting String Quartet No. 15 in E-flat minor, composed on his deathbed. The program also features Dinuk Wjeratne’s evocative tone poem, 'The Disappearance of Lisa Gheridini', which narrates the dramatic heist of the Mona Lisa and a world premiere commisioned by the Tessera Quartet: Firn by Luke Maestranzi.
Performers: Violins: Glen Mouat & Filip Matasaru; Viola: Suzanne Godet; Cello: Lucy Pye.
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The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 19:30.
The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss is held at Shawlands United Reformed Church in Glasgow (111 Moss-Side Road, Shawlands, G41 3TP).
Tickets for The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss range from £10 to £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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The Tessera Quartet performs a programme featuring works by Beethoven and Shostakovich at Shawlands United Reformed Church. The event is titled Into the Abyss. Tickets are priced from £10.00 to £20.00.
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Join the Tessera Quartet for an evening of darkness exploring the turmoils of Beethoven and Shostakovich!
The Tessera Quartet presents a profound exploration of the turmoils and struggles of Beethoven through his String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, alongside Shostakovich’s haunting String Quartet No. 15 in E-flat minor, composed on his deathbed. The program also features Dinuk Wjeratne’s evocative tone poem, 'The Disappearance of Lisa Gheridini', which narrates the dramatic heist of the Mona Lisa and a world premiere commisioned by the Tessera Quartet: Firn by Luke Maestranzi.
Performers: Violins: Glen Mouat & Filip Matasaru; Viola: Suzanne Godet; Cello: Lucy Pye.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Shawlands United Reformed Church111 Moss-Side Road, Shawlands, G41 3TP
Pollokshields, Glasgow
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When is The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss?
The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 19:30.
Where is The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss taking place?
The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss is held at Shawlands United Reformed Church in Glasgow (111 Moss-Side Road, Shawlands, G41 3TP).
How much are tickets for The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss?
Tickets for The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss range from £10 to £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss?
Tickets for The Tessera Quartet in Shawlands: Into the Abyss can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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