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04/08/2026 7:30 pm 04/08/2026 9:30 pm America/New_York Ébène String QuartetRichardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall
Where
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall
Tickets
This event is currently available as part of a Concert Classics Series subscription package and the Princeton University Student Early Bird program.
Make-Your-Own package sales begin Monday, May 12, 2025. Single ticket sales begin online on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11AM, and by phone on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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About the Event
Each time the Ébène Quartet takes the stage at Princeton University Concerts, they leave the audience spellbound, always craving more. Their highly anticipated return—by overwhelming demand—brings a program that showcases the full range of their exceptional artistry. From one of Mozart’s rare string quartets in a minor key, which reveals an emotional depth that would go on to influence generations of composers, to Ravel’s only String Quartet, a groundbreaking work that broke free from traditional forms, and finally Brahms’ String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2, a masterpiece shaped over nearly eight years of meticulous devotion. This program, where passion, innovation, and craftsmanship converge at the highest level, is a powerful testament to the Ébène Quartet’s unparalleled mastery.
Last season, the Ébène Quartet joined forces with the Belcea Quartet for a spectacular program of string octets. This season, we are thrilled to present each of these extraordinary ensembles in their own spotlight as the Belcea Quartet also returns on Thursday, October 23, 2025! Learn more>
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Musicians
Pierre Colombet & Gabriel Le Magadure Violins
Marie Chilemme Viola
Yuya Okamoto Cello
Each time the Ébène Quartet takes the stage at Princeton University Concerts, they leave the audience spellbound, always craving more. Their highly anticipated return—by overwhelming demand—brings a program that showcases the full range of their exceptional artistry. From one of Mozart’s rare string quartets in a minor key, which reveals an emotional depth that would go on to influence generations of composers, to Ravel’s only String Quartet, a groundbreaking work that broke free from traditional forms, and finally Brahms’ String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2, a masterpiece shaped over nearly eight years of meticulous devotion. This program, where passion, innovation, and craftsmanship converge at the highest level, is a powerful testament to the Ébène Quartet’s unparalleled mastery.
Last season, the Ébène Quartet joined forces with the Belcea Quartet for a spectacular program of string octets. This season, we are thrilled to present each of these extraordinary ensembles in their own spotlight as the Belcea Quartet also returns on Thursday, October 23, 2025! Learn more>
Musicians
Pierre Colombet & Gabriel Le Magadure Violins
Marie Chilemme Viola
Yuya Okamoto Cello
Program
- Mozart
String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421
- Ravel
String Quartet
- Brahms
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2