Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): String Quartet no. 12 E-flat major, op. 127

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897): Quintet B minor for clarinet and string quartet, op. 115

Two composers, two distinctive musical languages, and a shared inspiration drawn from Vienna. The Bennewitz Quartet and clarinetist Igor Františák will present works in which the mastery of chamber music meets the depth of personal expression. Beethoven’s String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 127, opens the door to the world of his late quartets – music rich in contrasts, tenderness, and bold imagination. Brahms’s Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115, enchants with its autumnal atmosphere and intimate dialogue between the clarinet and strings. Lyrical melodies, subtle nuances, and melancholy intertwine with moments of passionate intensity. The evening brings together two masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire that continue to resonate with audiences across generations through their immediacy and emotional directness.