Explore what's on: Saturday 7 November 2009

For almost 20 years, the Smith Quartet has been at the forefront of the world’s contemporary music scene.

The ensemble has recorded best-selling discs of the quartet music of Steve Reich and Philip Glass and has established an international reputation for its dynamic style and original approach. Tonight, the quartet will be re-creating its latest album live, performing the complete string quartets of Philip Glass. Written over a time span of 25 years, this body of work draws on influences ranging from Bach to Shostakovich, as well as other musical sources such as theatre, film and dance. It’s clear to see why these incredible interpretations have been described by the Observer as: ‘filigree tapestries given polished, finely detailed airings by these virtuoso Brits’.