# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Talland Quartet for one of Beethoven's most revered quartets, which inspired T S Eliot to write The Four Quartets, under our dome.About this EventDobrinka Tabakova - The Smile of the Flamboyant WingsLudvig van Beethoven - String Quartet No 15 in A Minor, Op 132Join the Talland Quartet for one of Beethoven's most revered quartets, his turbulent exploration of morality which begins in in the shadows and is reborn into the light. Before this you will hear Tabakova's 2019 piece inspired by one of Joan Miró's paintings. Simplicity and repetition give a folk like quality to the music, the lilting energy matched with moments of grounded repose.The Talland QuartetThe Talland Quartet formed during their time at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and are dedicated to sharing their passion for chamber music with others. Named after the serene yet wild Talland Bay in Cornwall, the quartet have won multiple prizes at the RNCM and are currently continuing their studies at the college on the Quartet Studio programme. They were the Young String Quartet in Residence at South Downs Summer Music Festival in 2025 and look forward to attending West Cork Music Festival in 2026 as Young Artists. The Quartet enjoy a diverse range of projects, from supporting Anna Meredith at Manchester International Festival to delivering primary school workshops in the North of England. They are keen to support the creation of new music and are currently working on a commission with composer and drummer Eden Longson, which has been generously supported by the Nicholas Boas Trust.​They have performed at concert societies and festivals across the UK such as Manchester Middays and Lake District Music, and have enjoyed trips further afield for the Danish String Quartet Academy and Delft Chamber Music Atelier. Most recently, the Quartet joined Italy's esteemed Le Dimore del Quartetto network. ​They have been fortunate to study with esteemed musicians such as Donald Grant, Pavel Fischer, Sini Simonen, Richard Ireland, Cecily Ward, Tim Frederiksen and John Myerscough. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/chamber-music-at-the-portico-the-talland-quartet/100001982506224485 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Music, Art, Concerts, Workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.46, max: 13.7, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Portico Library - **lat**: 53.4799981 - **long**: -2.240895000000023 - **full address**: The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d1fa4d147b6b63065c9d6b52bd665924a03c67c1436d10f7e963722afe03a2f6-rimg-w1200-h677-dc1c1915-gmir.jpg?v=1770984732 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet being held? - **A:** Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet? - **A:** Ticket prices for Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet range from GBP 10 to GBP 14 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 14 + GBP 2 feeAvailableLow Income / under 21GBP 10 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet? - **A:** Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet is organized by Portico Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Chamber Music at the Portico: The Talland Quartet is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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