Violist

Beethoven was a great inspiration to Schubert, and although both men were Viennese, they probably never met. We're in luck tonight: they'll both be with us. Beethoven's septet will put us in a good mood that will last until the end of the work. Even Schubert and his octet will not shake us out of this sweet balance.

Beethoven & Schubert

Church of Saints Simon and Jude

Chamber music for voice and instruments will be represented in Series I by a grand concert featuring works by Bohuslav Martinů and Jiří Gemrot. The shared theme draws inspiration from Czech traditions, especially those rooted in the Vysočina region. Mikeš of the Mountains is one of several cantatas by Martinů celebrating his native land. Gemrot continues this theme with a piece based on the customs of the region's historic glassmakers.

Czech Chamber Music Society • Martinů Voices

Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum

Founded in 1998 in Prague, the Bennewitz Quartet was named after the famous Czech violinist and teacher Antonin Bennewitz (1833-1926). They established their international reputation by winning two leading chamber music competitions: the Osaka (2005) and the Premio Paolo Borciani (2008).

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Bennewitz Quartet, Arsentiy Kharitonov

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The 33rd season of the Chamber Music Series will end with a piece by Ludwig van Beethoven, whose friendship with Ignaz Schuppanzigh, an Austrian violinist and the leader of the Count Andrey Razumovsky's String Quartet, fits into the overall concept of this season. Schuppanzigh with the Razumovsky Quartet premiered many of Beethoven's string quartets. The Opus 59 featured tonight, written in 1806, was commissioned from Beethoven by Count Razumovsky. It will be played by the Bennewitz Quartet, one of the top international chamber ensembles.

Violist

Jiří Pinkas

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 7, 2027

Beethoven. Brahms · Prague Philharmonia

Past events

Apr 14, 2026

Beethoven & Schubert · Prague Symphony Orchestra

Mar 2, 2026

Czech Chamber Music Society • Martinů Voices · Czech Philharmonic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in Octet by Schubert

Prague Symphony Orchestra

Viola in Clarinet Quintet by Brahms

Prague Philharmonia

Viola in Septet by Beethoven

Prague Symphony Orchestra

Viola in String Quartet in E Minor by Beethoven

Prague Philharmonia

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