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Premiere of the Month: Jeffrey Scott’s new work for the Poiesis Quartet

2026-06-19T09:16:00

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A new string quartet honours icons from LGBTQ+ history

US composer Jeffrey Scott’s new four-movement work for the Poiesis Quartet honours four history-defining figures in the LGBTQ+ community. The topic was chosen in close collaboration with the group. ‘The piece aims to “beatify” these inspirational individuals,’ says Scott. Each movement concentrates on a different person, with the music depicting both the dark and light sides of their lives and work…

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