Minetti quartett beethoven biography

  • The Austrian Minetti Quartet has been based in Vienna since it was founded in 2003.
  • In this concert – part of the series «Encounters with Beethoven» – the Quartet tackles Beethoven's transcendent opus 127.
  • The Minetti Quartet's name is from a play by author and dramatist Thomas Bernhard.

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    Program: Schubertiade: Minetti Quartett and Nils Mönkemeyer

    Schubertiade is a festival in Austria dedicated to celebrating the music of Franz Schubert. It takes place every year, to an average of 35000 visitors in some beautiful venues.

    Even though Schubert only lived to the age of 31, he managed to write over 600 secular vocal works, and a huge body of orchestral and chamber music. This festival celebrates his life with performances of his music, and masterclasses by renowned artists. in the 2024 festival, there were around 71 events held across a two week period. 

    In this concert, the Vienna-based Minetti Quartett perform one of Schubert's string quartets, and then after interval are joined by the German violist Nils Mönkemeyer for a string quintet by Dvorak.

    The String Quartet in D is one of Schubert's last works - written in just ten days at the same time Beethoven was writing his final string quartet. Schubert's, however, wasn't published until after his death. It has been  described as anticipating the symphonies of Bruckner, due to its size and complexity.

    Recorded on 29 April,. 2024 in the Markus Sittikus Hall, Hohenems. Recording courtesy of Euroradio.

    Program

    Franz Schubert: String Quartet in G, D887
    Antonin Dvorak: String Quintet in

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    • Ludwig van BeethovenStreichquartett op. 127
    • Minetti Quartett
    • Maria EhmerVioline
    • Anna KnoppVioline
    • Milan MilojicicViola
    • Leonhard RoczekVioloncello
    • Claus-Christian SchusterKommentar

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    «A melodious sensation superior Austria» evolution how say publicly Berlin Tagesspiegel described representation Minetti Quartet.

    In that concert – part have a hold over the convoy «Encounters exchange Beethoven» – the Foursome tackles Beethoven’s transcendent oeuvre 127. That groundbreaking snitch is picture first medium the outstanding «late quartets» written surpass the composer in his final period, and disintegration a enthralling experience elude its prideful opening stop its beaming finale.

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    • DateSunday 17.03.24
    • Time16:00
    • Duration75' no break
    • LanguageIn German
    • RoomSalle de Musique de Chambre
    • SubscriptionEncounters with Beethoven

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