Korea’s first presentation of a reading of T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets paired with a live performance of Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. 132. Eliot and Beethoven explore themes of time, mortality, and the eternal through distinct artistic languages—poetry and music.

* Total duration: 150 minutes (Reading: 75 min / Intermission: 30 min / Performance: 45 min)

* T. S. Eliot’s poetry: read in English (no Korean subtitles)

Program

◆ Part 1 | T. S. Eliot Four Quartets

Intermission - 30분 *Light refreshments and beverages provided.

◆ Part 2 | L. v. Beethoven - String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132

Artists

Simon Robson, actor

Suliman Tekalli, violin

A top-prize winner of the Seoul International Music Competition

David Bernat, violin

Violinist of the Formosa String Quartet

Paul Laraia, viola

Associate Professor of Boston Conservatory

Leland Ko, cello

co-first prize winner of the 2024 Naumburg International Cello Competition