Chamber music program pairing 20th‑century masterpieces with contemporary voices. A string quartet presents Jacques Hétu’s lyrical Second Quartet, Jennifer Higdon’s evocative Voices and Henri Dutilleux’s spectral Ainsi la nuit, revealing shifting textures and luminous sonorities. Pianist Cristian Zimmerman collaborates with violinists Guillaume Jacot, violist Luca Casciato and cellist Lucas Henry to create intimate dialogues, precise ensemble playing and concentrated emotional arcs that unfold with clarity and warmth.
Led by Jan Talich Jr., the Talich Quartet offers a vibrant programme of Central European chamber music. The ensemble—Jan Talich Jr. and Roman Patočka on violin, Radim Sedmidubský on viola, Michal Kaňka on cello—are joined by Ľubomír Gašpar on cymbalum for a programme that ranges from Dvořák’s lyrical American Quartet and his Gypsy Songs excerpts to Janáček’s Moravian folk songs, Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances and virtuosic showpieces by Boulanger, Dinicu and Ivan Vasiliev. The performance balances lyricism, folk-infused rhythms and fiery virtuosity.
Nocturne is a chamber music programme centred on works by Lili Boulanger, Amy Beach, Mel Bonis and Germaine Tailleferre. Seven performers — Sarah Rumer, Jona Venturi, Audrey Vigoureux, Yumiko Awano, Eleonora Ryndina, Theresa Horejsi and Léonard Frey-Maibach — weave intimate textures and expressive dialogues. The evening favours delicate lyricism, layered harmonies and subtle colour, with meticulous ensemble balance and dynamics that bring out nocturnal atmospheres and poetic introspection.
An intimate evening of chamber and orchestral warmth exploring Brahms’s Serenade alongside Mozart’s flute quartet and Berwald’s Grand Septette. The program traces a lyric arc from crystalline chamber textures to rich, romantic orchestration, highlighting interplay between winds and strings and a refined sense of phrasing. Audiences are invited into a graceful sound world where poised elegance meets emotional depth, balanced by careful pacing and buoyant lyricism.
Violinist Alexandra Conunova and pianist Christian Zacharias present an intimate recital exploring works by Mozart and Bach. The programme pairs Mozart’s violin sonatas KV 301, KV 377 and KV 454 with Bach’s Partita No.3 BWV 1006 and Suite française No.1 BWV 812, contrasting classical clarity with baroque vitality. Conunova’s lyrical tone and nimble articulation meet Zacharias’s refined phrasing and harmonic color, creating a contemplative yet radiant evening that highlights conversation between instruments and the timeless eloquence of these masterworks.
Maurice Steger, Avi Avital and Sebastian Wienand join forces in a programme of Baroque and early-classical repertoire. With Steger’s virtuoso recorder, Avital’s luminous mandolin and Wienand’s sparkling harpsichord, they present works by Vivaldi, Bach, Scarlatti, Mancini and Soler. The trio combines refined technique and expressive warmth, alternating lively dance movements and lyrical slow airs to deliver an intimate yet radiant chamber-music experience.
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