Signum Quartett

Amaryllis Quartett / Lena Eckels

The Amaryllis Quartet celebrates its 20th anniversary and in its programme concept refers to Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most important string quartet composers. At the same time, the new series of CD releases with works by Beethoven and classical modernism will be presented. What has been particularly important for the quartet in 20 years? Contemporary music. For this reason, the first performance of a commissioned composition is planned again. The programme will conclude with Johannes Brahms’ late work, the String Quintet in G major with two violas. A jubilant and exuberant work that seems detached from all earthly complaints. Lena Eckels, who was a member of the Amaryllis Quartet for ten years, will be playing the second viola again as a guest. There couldn’t be a more fitting line-up for the anniversary.

Iveta Apkalna & Alinde Quartett

Nahezu eine ganze Saison lang haben die Organistin Iveta Apkalna und das Alinde Quartett in ihren philharmonischen »Porträt«-Konzerten begeistert. Zum Abschluss präsentieren sich Organistin und Quartett nun zusammen. Quer durch die Musikgeschichte geht es dabei – bis hin zu einem neuen Werk, das der mit dem »Hindemith-Preis« ausgezeichnete Regensburger SJ Hanke für Orgel und Streichquartett geschrieben hat.Den Anfang machen die Fünf aber mit einer Kirchensonate von Mozart. Von da ab spielt man immer wieder auch seine individuelle Klasse aus. Iveta Apkalna feiert den atemberaubenden Klangstrom des Minimal-Music-Gurus Philip Glass. Das Alinde Quartett verzaubert dagegen mit dem mal kantablen, mal kunstvoll kontrapunktischen »Quartetto dorico«, das der Italiener Ottorino Respighi 1924 komponierte.

Alinde Quartett

The Alinde Quartet, a captivating young chamber music ensemble, is embarking on a project centered around Franz Schubert, who inspired their name from a poem he set to music. Their #Schubert200 project, commemorating the composer's 200th death anniversary, includes recording all his quartets and other chamber works, alongside commissioning new pieces inspired by "Alinde." This project is supported by the Althafen Foundation.

Gewandhaus-Quartett

Gewandhaus-Quartett

Reinhold Quartett

Gewandhaus-Quartett

HAGEN QUARTETT

While writing his first two string quartets, Johannes Brahms struggled under the shadow of Beethoven, whose overwhelming influence he felt for decades. His Third Quartet of 1876 is audibly indebted to another composer: the light touch and musical wit of Joseph Haydn are present throughout the score. The Hagen Quartett’s program creates an intergenerational dialogue between the two composers.

Schumann Quartett

Musical works of Frank Martin, Viktor Ullmann, Gabriel Fauré

Vogler Quartett

Individuality finding harmonious expression in an ensemble – this is the quintessence of the Vogler Quartet, which has been pursuing a unique global career with an unchanged line-up since its formation in 1985. With an intelligent approach to chamber music, outstanding playing technique and interpretive sensitivity, Tim Vogler, Frank Reinecke, Stefan Fehlandt and Stephan Forck have created an unmistakable string quartet sound which consistently offers new insights into the genre. The group has had a concert series at the Konzerthaus Berlin since 1993.