Programme

THE LATE BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827)

                                                                String Quartet no. 15 in A Minor op. 132

                                                                Assai sostenuto – Allegro; Allegro ma non tanto;

                                                                Molto adagio – Andante; Alla Marcia, assai vivace;

                                                                Allegro appassionato

Cordia quartet was founded in 2011 and is made up of Malta-based musicians. The name is derived from the Latin Cordia (hearts), and has Maltese overtones of the word Korda (strings). Cordia’s vision is to create an immersive ambience for its audience through musical harmonies and original arrangements.

To date, Cordia has performed in numerous prestigious concerts, both locally and abroad, including the Victoria International Arts Festival, Gozo, the August Moon Ball, Austria’s National Day, in New Delhi and Calcutta under the auspices of Maltese Ambassador for India, and at Marlborough House, London for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as part of the Commonwealth Celebrations. They are regularly engaged to perform at State dinners and receptions, and other high profile national events under the patronage of the President of Malta. Cordia was exclusively chosen to play during the state dinners held in Malta during its EU Presidency. While classical music remains the core of their repertoire, they also play different genres including contemporary pop, jazz, and traditional music. Cordia has released the tango music album ‘Jealousie‘, and is currently the resident string quartet performing in Malta’s first series of ‘Candlelight Concerts’ organized by Fever.