String quartet to serve up a treat

A treat awaits music fans when four of Scotland’s leading young professional string players perform in Brodick Hall on Saturday, October 17.

The Sinopia Quartet comprises four of Scotland’s leading young professional string players, wo are graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Cambridge University and the Guildhall School of Music. They have gained several prizes, and have performed in various countries including Germany, Italy, France, Norway and Mauritius.

Here in Scotland, they have appeared at festivals including the St Magnus Festival, Mendelssohn on Mull, and the Edinburgh International Festival.

The line-up for their visit to Arran is: Gabi Maas, violin, a former member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the European Union Youth Orchestra; Daniel Paterson, violin, recently Daniel has enjoyed playing live to 40 million listeners on BBC World radio. He also freelances with Scottish Ballet; Daniel Meszoly, viola, he has also played with the Scottish Ensemble, BBC, SSO, RSNO and Scottish Opera; and Laura Sergeant on cello, who currently works with groups such as Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, The Halle, Live Music Now and Northern Ballet. The quartet’s programme in Brodick will include works by Haydn and Schubert, as well as the English composer, Frank Bridge. Praise for Sinopia from previous audiences includes: ‘freshness and spontaneity’ and ‘pretty damn fine’ (Strathearn); ‘ the quality of the performance was excellent and the audience really enjoyed the programme’ (Dumfries).

The concert begins at 7.30pm, and tickets are available on the door or at Inspirations of Arran in Brodick.

Parents might like to note that children plus an accompanying adult are admitted free, as are students.