Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen – 30th November 2009

Haydn Quartet Op 20 no 4, Britten Quartet No 3 Op 94 and Beethoven Quartet Op 59 no 2 ‘Razumovsky’

The Finzis are certainly at home with Haydn and Beethoven, producing beautiful, well-judged performances packed with energy. This blend of creativity and intellect came to the fore in the Britten quartet, a deceptively grandstanding work, which makes demands on both players and listeners.

Watching this young quartet walk a musical tightrope through this work it was inspiring to see them playing with unswerving commitment and conviction, producing a string texture that was mature and hugely seductive.