Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle Tickets

The Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle at the University at Buffalo is a landmark, presenting all 16 Beethoven string quartets in a yearly sequence since the 1950s thanks to the Slee bequest. This enduring tradition features a rotating roster of esteemed ensembles who have contributed to a rich, ongoing dialogue with Beethoven’s chamber music. Performances take place in the distinguished Slee Hall and its intimate Lippes Concert Hall, delivering an immersive concert experience in Buffalo, New York.

Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and the upcoming tour information for the leading ensembles that participate in the Slee Cycle, including Verona Quartet, Viano Quartet, and Dalí Quartet. Each page also links to the artists’ official sites and social profiles for direct access to updates and recordings.

Secure your seats for the next Slee Cycle concerts in Buffalo and explore masterclasses that accompany the performances—a core element of the Slee Series that supports musicians’ development and audience engagement alike.

Upcoming Slee Cycle performances at Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall in Buffalo feature the Verona Quartet (Concert IV on March 27, 2025; Concerts V–VI on April 10–11, 2025) with a master class on April 11, 2025; the Viano Quartet (three-night cycle starting October 23–25, 2025, with a masterclass October 25 at 11 a.m.); and the continued evolution of the cycle ahead. The Dalí Quartet is slated to close the cycle in spring 2026 (Concerts 16–18) at Lippes Concert Hall, Slee Hall. This page highlights the ensembles, their distinguished careers, and how to secure tickets for these essential performances.

Discography across the cycle reflects a broad record of excellence: Viano’s Voyager (2025) on Platoon; Verona’s Ligeti: Complete String Quartets (2023) on Dynamic and SHATTER (2023) on Bright Shiny Things; Dalí’s Voces Latinas (2023) on Centaur; Viano’s Portraits (2023) on Curtis Studio; Verona’s Diffusion (2021) on Azica. Awards include the Dalí Quartet as Chamber Music America Ensemble of the Year (2024), SHATTER reaching Billboard’s Traditional Classical Chart #1, and Viano’s Banff International String Quartet Competition First Prize (2019) plus Avery Fisher Career Grant (2025).