Bennewitz Quartet - String Quartets by Schumann and Dvorák

Bennewitz Quartet - String Quartets by Schumann and Dvorák
Artists: Bennewitz Quartet Harry-Imre Dijkstra Jakub Fišer Štěpán Ježek Jiří Pinkas Štěpán Doležal

 

Bennewitz Quartet - String Quartets by Schumann and Dvorák

Strijkkwartet in A, op. 41, nr. 3
Bennewitz Quartet
  • I. Andante espressivo - Allegro molto moderato
  • II. Assai agitato
  • III. Adagio molto
  • IV. Finale. Allegro molto vivace
Schumann left his three string quartets on. 41 as a present for his wife Clara on her birthday. Inspired by the string quartets of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven, it only took him two weeks to put these three masterpieces on paper. And another well-known name is attached to these string quartets: Schumann dedicated them to his friend Felix Mendelssohn.
Super Suite
Bennewitz Quartet Harry-Imre Dijkstra (klarinet)
  • I. Super ‘Victimae’
  • II. Super ‘Mitten wir im Leben sind’
  • III. Super ‘Stella’
  • IV. Planctus super ‘Jusques à quand’ (Ps. 13)
  • V. Super ‘Pange, lingua’
Composer Willem Wander van Nieuwkerk himself talks about his 'Super Suite': 'Each movement is based on, or fantasized 'about', an old religious and liturgical melody (hence 'super'): a Gregorian hymn (or its Protestant counterpart, such as Luther who wrought beautifully) or an original early Protestant church song'
PAUZE
Strijkkwartet in F, op. 96, 'Amerikaans'
Bennewitz Quartet
  • I. Allegro ma non troppo
  • II. Lento
  • III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
  • IV. Finale. Vivace ma non troppo
Between 1892 and 1895 Dvorák lived and worked in America. Here he wrote his 'Twelfth String Quartet', which got the nickname 'American'. Dvorák felt very much at home there and that probably explains the optimistic character of the music. As in the Czech Republic, the composer incorporated the folk music of the locals in his piece. Even the singing of the local birds allegedly got a place in the third part, the Scherzo
Saturday 20 January 2018, 20:00

What makes the world-renowned Bennewitz Quartet so special? Like no other, the ensemble is at home in Czech music. The musical dna of Dvorák's cheerful 'Twelfth String Quartet', op. 96 is the proverbial blood of the members. The Bennewitz Quartet combines this ultimate classic with Schumann's romantic 'Third String Quartet'. The Bennewitz Quartet also exists twenty years; listen to music specially written for the Bennewitz Quartet for string quartet and clarinet, based on old melodies.

When and where

Begin time:
Saturday 20 January 2018, 20:00

The Edesche Concert Hall. Unheard of acoustics, intimate beauty, one of the most beautiful concert grand pianos in the Netherlands with the very best musicians. From one hour before the start of the concert you are welcome in the Edesche Concert Hall, for example for a cup of coffee in advance. Please note: during the performance we do not grant access to the concert hall The Edesche Concertzaal is unsubsidized and is made possible by Eskes Media / DagjeWeg.NL.

  • Many payment options online;
  • Stage Gift Card OK, also online;
  • Free coffee/drinks/breakfasts;
  • Free wardrobe;
  • Free luxury program magazine;
  • Free and paid parking in the vicinity;
  • ECLive! Listen to the concert again in high quality afterwards (at selected concerts);
  • Enjoy the Edesche Concert Hall Diner at the adjacent atmospheric restaurant Buitenzorg;
  • Subsidy free and independent. Sponsor: DagjeWeg.NL Tickets;
  • NPO Radio 4 broadcasts regularly from the Edesche Concertzaal. Listen again to e.g.

Edesche Concertzaal

Amsterdamseweg 9, Ede

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