A
simply wonderful show. This string quartet can sing, dance and do comedy
but the basis of their act is that they are all accomplished musicians.
The
range of music they can play is remarkable, from jigs to Mozart. Songs
they perform range from gospel to folk. They received tremendous
audience participation - clapping, singing and a bit of banter with the
Irish bass player.
Amongst
the many highlights, I particularly enjoyed was the frustration
expressed by the viola player when she found herself alone on stage. The
violinists can show off their flying fingers ; even the base player can
get more attention. When the rest ganged up on her as she started into a
really heavy piece of Hindemith who could not sympathise with her.
Graffiti
Classics is the kind of act an audience wants more than one encore. If
they are back next year, this would be one musical treat I would not
want to miss.
*****
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