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"Mes Adieux"

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Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 16:00
Since the 18th century, the string trio has long been overshadowed by the string quartet. However, this genre has flourished among significant composers again from the beginning of the 20th century. This includes Arnold Schönberg (150th birthday), whose technically demanding piece was written in 1946. The Freiburg Trio Recherche emphasizes its exceptional status with three other string trios. The English post-avant-gardist Brian Ferneyhough composed a piece in 1995. Half a century lies between the two string trios by Helmut Lachenmann.

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Keywords: NOW! Laissez vibrer

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Musicians

Adam WoodwardViolin
Sofia von AtzingenViola
Åsa ÅkerbergCello

Program

Streichtrio Nr. 1Helmut Lachenmann
Streichtrio, op. 45Arnold Schönberg
StreichtrioBrian Ferneyhough
"Mes Adieux" Streichtrio Nr. 2Helmut Lachenmann
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