NOVO Quartet

If you are looking for something a bit different to do on a Tuesday afternoon, the NOVO Quartet is performing at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre on May 5, 2026. The concert starts at 13:00 and features a programme that balances classical repertoire with contemporary work. The group, which consists of Kaya Kato Møller and Nikolai Vasili Nedergaard on violin, Daniel Śledziński on viola, and Signe Ebstrup Bitsch on cello, formed while studying at the music school in Copenhagen. They are currently BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists and Ensemble in Association at the Royal Northern College of Music, and they recently released their debut album, TRACK 1.

The programme for this performance includes Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 131, a piece often noted for its complexity. Alongside this, they will play Entr'acte by the American composer Caroline Shaw. This piece is inspired by Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 77 no. 2. The quartet members have described this work as a way to approach contemporary music, noting that while it may seem simple on the surface, it contains a range of harmonies and colours. It is an interesting contrast to the Beethoven piece, offering a look at how modern composers engage with classical structures.

The venue, the Brighton Dome, is located on Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE. It is a Grade 1 listed building that was originally built as royal stables in 1803 before being converted into a concert hall in 1867. Tickets are priced at £10.00 for the general public, with the same price available for those under 30. There is a £3.50 booking fee for online or phone reservations, though this does not apply to members of the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. The event is open to anyone over the age of 5, though please note that children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.