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.

Program

◆ Part 1 | T. S. Eliot Four Quartets* (75’)

- Intermission (30’) Light refreshments and beverages served.

◆ Part 2 | L. v. Beethoven - String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132 (45’)

*Read in English without Korean subtitles.

Performers

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