Elisabeth Leonskaja & the String Quartet of the Staatskapelle Berlin at Pierre Boulez Saal
About the Event
Since first performing together as a quartet approximately ten years ago, the four principal string players of the Staatskapelle Berlin have made a name for themselves as a permanent ensemble. Following their acclaimed Schubert cycle in 2017–18, they now embark on a four‐part survey of the works of Johannes Brahms. For the first pair of concerts in January, the four musicians are joined by Elisabeth Leonskaja in performances of the composer’s piano quartets (with alternating violinists) and his quintet. In April, they take on the three string quartets, in a inspired juxtaposition with works by Mozart and members of the Second Viennese School.
Practical Information
Programme on 12th of January:
Johannes Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major op. 26
Johannes Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor op. 25
Programme on 14th of January:
Johannes Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor op. 60
Johannes Brahms
Piano Quintet in F Minor op. 34
Cast / Production
Elisabeth Leonskaja
Piano
Streichquartett der Staatskapelle Berlin
Wolfram Brandl
Violin
Krzysztof Specjal
Violin
Yulia Deyneka
Viola
Claudius Popp
Violoncello