Classical Notes

Iconic Quatuor Ébène puts stamp of quality on NCH series

‘Supreme’ French string quartet to team up with Irish pianist Finghin Collins

Quatuor Ébène, which has been described as ‘one of the supreme string quartets of our time’. Picture: Julien Mignot

Quatuor Ébène has been described as “one of the supreme string quartets of our time’’ and its debut concert at the National Concert Hall on Monday is the standout classical event before the arrival of the music of the season of goodwill.

The French outfit has been travelling in the fast lane of classical music since it was founded in 1999 and its success story globally is enough to make this Dublin visit, in which ...