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Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Stiftersaal (Köln)
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Discover alternatives to the typical quartet setup! Explore Eugène Bozza's Suite for four horns, capturing the beauty of Provence, alongside works by Constantin Homilius and American virtuoso Kerry Turner, both showcasing the rich tones of this brass instrument.
If continuity were a quality characteristic of contemporary jazz, Julia Hülsmann and her long-time partners would be a prime example. Together with bassist Marc Muellbauer, drummer Heinrich Köbberling, and saxophonist Uli Kempendorff, they create a sound that balances stark sobriety with subtle melodies. The piano sound in pieces like "Post Post Post" seems otherworldly.
The Tetzlaff Quartet, composed of siblings Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff, Hanna Weinmeister, and Elisabeth Kufferath, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024. Their shared passion for chamber music brought them together in 1992, and they began performing publicly in 1994. Known for their fresh and detailed performances, they maintain a spirit of curiosity and deep friendship.
The Alinde Quartet, named after a Franz Schubert song, performs Schubert's string quartets alongside Schumann's and Schnittke's quintets with pianist Dmitry Ablogin. Their Schubert recordings have earned critical acclaim. This concert features Schumann's Quintet in E-flat major and Schnittke's Quintet, performed with historical awareness.
Leicht und frisch wie die klassische Serenade: Samuel Barber, Jean Françaix und Paul Hindemith stehen für eine spielfreudige, witzige und doch modern gewürzte Variante einer "Neoklassik" des 20. Jahrhunderts. Den drei farbenfrohen Bläserwerken gegenüber steht ein Besetzungsexperiment des Beethoven-Zeitgenossen Louis Spohr: Sein Opus 87 lässt zwei Streichquartette konzertant gegeneinander antreten und dialogisieren - als seltener Sonderfall im Kammermusikrepertoire.
The Signum Quartet, known for its intense and expressive chamber music, launched the "SIGNUM open space" in Bremen in 2022. This space fosters rehearsals, recordings, concerts, workshops, music education, and interactive exchanges with the audience, reflecting the quartet's commitment to impactful music experiences.
Christoph Sietzen, a master of the marimba, has revolutionized the instrument with his virtuosity and stage presence. Debuting at the Salzburg Festival at 12, he inspires contemporary composers while also exploring early music, including playing the harpsichord. He combines these worlds with the Academy of Ancient Music, featuring a new piece by Giorgio Musolesi for percussion and baroque orchestra.
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.