The Shape of the New
Thu, Jan 28
|Musik Halle
Axiom Quartet’s The Shape of the New pairs Debussy’s luminous String Quartet in G minor with Beethoven’s Op. 131 in a program of radical beauty, fluid form, and music that seems to reshape time itself.
Time & Location
Jan 28, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Musik Halle, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA
About the event
Debussy “String Quartet in G Minor” and Beethoven Op. 131
Some composers do not merely write new music. They change the shape of what music can be.
In The Shape of the New, Axiom Quartet brings together two works that transformed the string quartet from within. Debussy’s only string quartet opens a door into the twentieth century, where color, atmosphere, rhythm, and harmony begin to move with new freedom. Beethoven’s Op. 131, one of the most mysterious and radical works in the quartet repertoire, unfolds in seven connected movements, drawing the listener into a continuous world of transformation.
This concert is about form becoming fluid. Debussy makes the quartet shimmer, bend, and breathe differently. Beethoven seems to suspend ordinary time altogether. Together, these works ask what happens when inherited forms are not abandoned, but remade from the inside.
The evening includes brief verbal context from the quartet, complimentary wine, and…
Tickets
General Admission
$40.00
+$1.00 ticket service fee
Student Admission
We believe Music and the Arts should be accessible to all. That's why we're proud to offer free tickets for students to attend our upcoming quartet performance. Simply bring a valid student ID when you arrive. This offer also extends to student chaperones. While the ticket is free, we kindly suggest a $25 donation if you're able. Your support helps us keep this program alive and ensures that more students can experience live music for years to come. Every contribution makes a difference!
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