Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Wed 19 Aug · 01:00
The Queens Hall Edinburgh
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The Kleio Quartet makes a welcome return to the Edinburgh International Festival on Wednesday 19 August 2026, following their critically acclaimed debut in 2024. This time, at the Queen’s Hall, the ensemble is joined by cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Makoto Ozone for a programme built around two major quintets. The first is Franz Schubert’s String Quintet, a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire. The second work brings together the full forces of the quartet, Kanneh-Mason and Ozone in a collaborative performance. The Kleio Quartet are BBC New Generation Artists and winners of the 2023 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition. Full ticket prices and booking details are available on the festival website.
The event features the Kleio Quartet, joined by cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Makoto Ozone, performing two major quintets. The programme includes Franz Schubert's String Quintet, a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire, and Béla Bartók's rarely performed Piano Quintet.
The Kleio Quartet is a BBC New Generation Artist and winner of the 2023 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition. Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a renowned cellist, and Makoto Ozone is a genre-defying pianist known for his eclectic style.
The event takes place at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Full ticket prices and booking details are available on the festival website.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 01:00.
Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason is held at The Queens Hall Edinburgh in Edinburgh (85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG).
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The Kleio Quartet makes a welcome return to the Edinburgh International Festival on Wednesday 19 August 2026, following their critically acclaimed debut in 2024. This time, at the Queen’s Hall, the ensemble is joined by cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Makoto Ozone for a programme built around two major quintets. The first is Franz Schubert’s String Quintet, a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire. The second work brings together the full forces of the quartet, Kanneh-Mason and Ozone in a collaborative performance. The Kleio Quartet are BBC New Generation Artists and winners of the 2023 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition. Full ticket prices and booking details are available on the festival website.
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The event features the Kleio Quartet, joined by cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and pianist Makoto Ozone, performing two major quintets. The programme includes Franz Schubert's String Quintet, a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire, and Béla Bartók's rarely performed Piano Quintet.
The Kleio Quartet is a BBC New Generation Artist and winner of the 2023 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition. Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a renowned cellist, and Makoto Ozone is a genre-defying pianist known for his eclectic style.
The event takes place at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Full ticket prices and booking details are available on the festival website.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason?
Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 01:00.
Where is Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason taking place?
Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason is held at The Queens Hall Edinburgh in Edinburgh (85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG).
How do I get tickets for Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason?
Tickets for Edinburgh International Festival: Kleio Quartet, Makoto Ozone & Sheku Kanneh-Mason can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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