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Leonkoro Quartet Shines with Ambitious Beethoven Performance

2/4/2026

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The Leonkoro Quartet performed Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 14 at Wigmore Hall, showcasing ambition and talent.
The piece is known for its lengthy fugue and shifting moods, challenging listeners and performers.
The quartet gained recognition after winning the 2022 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet competition.
The performance was polished and precise, though at times it overshadowed the work's strangeness.
Their encore featured a Haydn minuet, highlighting versatility and rising-star potential.

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Story summary

The Leonkoro Quartet performed Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 14 at Wigmore Hall, showcasing ambition and talent.
The piece is known for its lengthy fugue and shifting moods, challenging listeners and performers.
The quartet gained recognition after winning the 2022 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet competition.
The performance was polished and precise, though at times it overshadowed the work's strangeness.
Their encore featured a Haydn minuet, highlighting versatility and rising-star potential.