Composers capture landscapes not with paints and brushes, but with instruments and notes. Today, you'll hear three of them bring to life the landscapes, traditions and myths of their homelands. Smetana's famous Má vlast (My Fatherland) is a tribute to his native Czech Republic. The colourful sounds of Vltava (The Moldau) are the most iconic, but the other symphonic poems likewise offer striking glimpses of the Bohemian landscape.

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Smetana & Schulhoff

Amare

Chamber music concerts are an important part of the program. In various formations and ensembles, the musicians of the Orchester der Oper Zürich explore a wide repertoire. At close quarters and in intimate spaces, audiences experience the intensity of the musicians as they make music. Each of the nine chamber music programs in the Spiegelsaal has its own individual focus: classics of the genre meet rarely heard works, and early music meets crossover.

7th Chamber Concert

Hall of Mirrors

Led by chief conductor Jun Märkl, the Residentie Orkest pays tribute to Gustav Mahler. His impressive Symphony No. 1 is full of surprises: from the awakening of nature and a folk dance to a darkly ironic variation on Brother John and influences from Jewish klezmer music - a reflection of Mahler's cultural roots. This rich and multi-layered masterpiece forms an intriguing dialogue with the music of the brilliant yet forgotten composer Erwin Schulhoff.

Mahler's Symphony No. 1

An evening at St. Cecilia's is a one-of-a-kind experience! Marcelo Lehninger leads the DeVos Quartet into performing Mozart's must-hear composition of Symphony No. 36, or known as "Linz."

An Evening Concert with Marcelo

St. Cecilia Music Center

Experience swing and jazz classics with singer Sophie Grobler, jazz pianist Max Doehlemann, the Monkfish Jazz Trio of the BSOF, and always accompanied by our large orchestra. We're dedicated to the luminaries of swing and jazz: Miles Davis, Thelonius Monks, and Dave Brubeck.

3rd Philharmonic Concert – »Moon River«

Exhibition Hall 4

Coffee with conductor Marcelo Lehninger is a great way to start your morning off! Come to St. Cecilia's to hear the DeVos Quartet perform must-hear hits such as Mozart's Symphony No. 36. Coffee and doughnuts will be available before the concert.

Coffee with Marcelo

The dynamic duo of violinist Adam Millstein and pianist Dominic Cheli performs works by innovative composers who profoundly impacted the trajectory of 20th-century music. 

The dynamic duo of violinist Adam Millstein and pianist Dominic Cheli performs works by innovative composers who profoundly impacted the trajectory of 20th-century music.

Recovered Voices: Adam Millstein, Violin and Dominic Cheli, Piano

Colburn School

The dynamic duo of violinist Adam Millstein and pianist Dominic Cheli performs works by innovative composers who profoundly impacted the trajectory of 20th-century music.

Adam Millstein & Dominic Cheli

The Five Pieces for String Quartet were the work with which Erwin Schulhoff achieved his breakthrough in Salzburg in 1924. The dedication to his French colleague Darius Milhaud reveals what he was aiming for: the concise brevity of the movements, the suite-like sequence, and the aphoristic treatment of the material. The "Five Pieces" are primarily rhythmically inspired, which is probably why one review described them as "nice and lively dance pieces." One should not be fooled by this pleasantness: Schulhoff experiments ingeniously with motivic, metrical, and harmonic forms.

In the middle of the 20th century

Bochumer Symphoniker

All season long the Schneider Concerts is offering simultaneous online broadcasts (livestreams) of the concerts we're presenting at The New School for those who can't join us in person. 



In the opening concert of the Schneider Concerts 2025-26 season, The Dolphins Quartet performs works by Beethoven, Montgomery, Schulhoff, and an ensemble-composed work. Recognized for performances at Lincoln Center and collaborations with living composers, the Dolphins celebrate community in chamber music.

Schneider Concerts Presents The Dolphins

The New School

Inselmusik 2025 brings together experienced and young chamber musicians who will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the island of Rügen for three days of music-making. Eckart Runge, former cellist of the legendary Artemis Quartet, and his duo partner Jacques Ammon will lead the festival and also present their own transcendent programs. The young musicians will have the opportunity to showcase their work in portrait concerts.

Excursion to the Rügen Island Brewery

Rügener Insel-Brauerei

Music in the Exil – Escape to Exile VI

Church Gsteig

Daniel Hope & GNPQ

Garth Newel Music Center

This program explores the interplay between wind instruments and piano, beginning with Mendelssohn’s Concert Piece No. 1 in F minor for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano, Op. 113, a lyrical work showcasing dynamic exchanges between the instruments. Next is Schulhoff’s Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon, a lively piece by the Czech composer known for blending jazz, folk, and classical influences.

Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano​ and Winds

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

CMS’s summer tradition returns for its tenth anniversary. Get this year’s hottest ticket, featuring beloved chamber music works in the cool atmosphere of Alice Tully Hall. Stay after the performance and get to know the artists in the lobby with a complimentary glass of wine.

Summer Evenings IV

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

It was by no means just a chamber music appendage in an academy that included major orchestral works such as the C major piano concerto and the Symphony No. 1. When Beethoven presented new works for the first time on his own account in Vienna on April 2, 1800, the E-flat major septet was the longest item on the program. In his letter to the publisher, the composer pointed out that it was a work for seven full voices and not just a string quartet that could be supplemented by wind instruments. The septet became Beethoven's most popular work during his lifetime: it was not only played frequently, but also appeared in countless more or less authorized arrangements.

8th Chamber Evening

Semperoper Dresden

This Septet was by no means a mere appetiser at the mammoth premiere concert featuring large orchestral pieces such as the C major Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 1. When Beethoven himself first organised a self-financed Akademie concert in Vienna on 2 April 1800 to present his latest works, the E-flat major Septet was in fact the longest item on the programme. In a letter to his publisher, the composer stressed that this work contained seven fully independent parts and was not simply a string quartet with optional winds. The Septet became Beethoven’s most popular work during his lifetime: not only was it frequently performed, but it also appeared in countless official (and unauthorised) arrangements.

8th Chamber Music Evening Concert

The saxophone can do more than many people believe and know! Today it can be found in jazz and pop, but it was actually invented in the middle of the 19th century as a classical concert instrument: The Frenchman Adolphe Sax wanted to create a bridge between the supple sound of the clarinet and the piercing, nasal sound of the oboe. The Signum Saxophone Quartet features the four most common sizes, from soprano to baritone saxophone. Each instrument is unique, and four of them form a quartet that sometimes sounds like an entire orchestra. In its program for young audiences, whose works the ensemble has arranged for itself, the Signum Saxophone Quartet shows what it takes for instruments and musicians to come together.

sheet metal laboratory

Rococo Theater

That's unfortunate: If you blow into a saxophone, it immediately sounds like jazz. But in 1840 Adolphe Sax actually only wanted to close the tonal gap between the oboe and the clarinet in the orchestra with his glittering reed instrument. Today, many saxophonists are working hard on their return to classical music - in the case of the Signum Saxophone Quartet, primarily with the help of their own arrangements. Since the four saxophonists repeatedly emphasize how much they have learned from the strings of the Artemis Quartet, we can look forward to their blown version of Dvořák's American string quartet. Erwin Schulhoff, who felt close to Dada, Communism and jazz, was very fond of the saxophone, and so the arrangement of his string pieces op. 14 is just as fitting as the tonal re-dedication of Ástor Piazzolla's Suite del Ángel . After all, Piazzolla is about angels dancing tango. And about an angel who dies (in the final movement, La Muerte del Ángel) – after a fugue, of all things…

Signum Saxophone Quartet

That's unfortunate: If you blow into a saxophone, it immediately sounds like jazz. In 1840, Adolphe Sax actually only wanted to use his glittering reed instrument in the orchestra to close the tonal gap between the oboe and the clarinet. Today, many saxophonists are working hard on their return to classical music - in the case of the Signum Saxophone Quartet, primarily with the help of their own arrangements. Since the four saxophonists repeatedly emphasize how much they have learned from the strings of the Artemis Quartet, we can look forward to their blown version of Dvořák's American string quartet. Erwin Schulhoff, who felt close to Dada, Communism and jazz, was very fond of the saxophone, and so the arrangement of his string pieces op. 14 is just as fitting as the tonal re-dedication of Ástor Piazzolla's Suite del Ángel . After all, Piazzolla is about angels dancing tango. And about an angel who dies (in the final movement, La Muerte del Ángel) – after a fugue, of all things…

Alan Gilbert on the viola: Together with the Elphier Quartet, the trained violinist and violist will perform works by Britten, Bruch and Schulhoff in the Small Hall of the Elphi on May 10th.

Special Concert: Alan Gilbert & Elphier Quartet

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The Asheville Chamber Music Series celebrates the mastery of Mozart with the New York
City-based Isidore String Quartet. Much like the famous composer himself, the ensemble considers the string quartet as its “playground to impact the world we live in and inspire others through the art of collaboration and play.” Since its inception, the Isidore String Quartet has worked tirelessly to revisit, rediscover and reinvigorate the classical repertory. In this program they will explore Mozart’s bold and innovative “Dissonance” String Quartet alongside works by Czech composers Erwin Schulhoff and Antonín Dvořák.

Asheville Chamber Music Series Presents Isidore String Quartet

Central United Methodist Church of Asheville

Schulhoff’s Concertino sings with humor belying its composer’s tragic story, a victim of the Holocaust. Emerging composer August Baik brings a new piece. Adès’ Alchymia meditates on Elizabethan England’s fascination with alchemy. Our series culminates with Mozart at his most sublime, the second “Prussian” Quartet.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Thomas Adès

Benaroya Hall

Carmina Burana

Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

Isidore String Quartet

Albuquerque Academy

Our honorary conductor Iván Fischer is a guarantee for unusual programmes. This time, he and the Konzerthausorchester will perform works by four composers who were ostracised and persecuted by the National Socialists and whose works shaped the avant-garde of the interwar period. Paul Hindemith, Kurt Weill and Hanns Eisler found their way to the United States via detours, but Erwin Schulhoff was interned in Prague, deported and died of tuberculosis in a camp in Bavaria.

Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer

Konzerthaus Berlin

Right in the middle – pick your favourite spot in the midst of the orchestra! The musicians of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin will rearrange themselves for you. Experience music where it is created and feel the special atmosphere that arises between the orchestral members and our conductor while making music. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Iván Fischer questions. In the end, you will definitely be able to say: I was right in the thick of things, not just on the sidelines.

In the middle

Manfred Honeck & Paul Lewis

Munich Residence

The ASO’s first concert at the new David Geffen Hall focuses on music of composers who came of age in the 1920s. Chief among them was Edgard Varèse.

Varèse’s symphonic poem Arcana (1925-27) explores the mysterious and powerful nature of the constellations above. Varèse took his inspiration for the work from topics of alchemy and astrology—in particular, from writings by 16th-century physician and practicing astrologer Paracelsus. Upon opening the printed score, inscribed is a quote that muses, and then concludes as follows:

Tapping into the Twenties

Lincoln Center

Wednesday Concert

Kastellet Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Aris Quartett at the Leo Rich Theater on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:30 pm. This performance, presented by the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, promises to be a highlight of the 2024-2025 Season's Evening Series.

The Aris Quartett, renowned for their exquisite interpretations and technical mastery, will grace the stage with a program that includes Felix Mendelssohn's "String Quartet No. 1 in E flat Major, Op.12," Erwin Schulhoff's "Five Pieces for String Quartet," a new work by Gyorgy Ligeti dedicated to the Aris Quartett in honor of his father’s 100th anniversary, and Dmitri Shostakovich's "String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110."

Tickets are available for in-person attendance, with special pricing for students, and there is also an option for online concert access for those who wish to enjoy the performance remotely. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of chamber music performed by one of the most acclaimed quartets of our time. Secure your tickets now and be part of a musical evening that promises to be both moving and memorable.

Aris Quartett

Tucson Convention Center

Expressive, dynamic, spectacular – the Aris Quartet of Germany has been at home on international stages for the past fifteen years. With its unmistakable sound, it has long been known as one of the world’s top-rank chamber music ensembles. The musicians have performed in venues including London’s Wigmore Hall, the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, the Herbst Theatre San Francisco, and the Philharmonie de Paris.

Aris Quartet

Mercy Center Burlingame

The former Czechoslovakia has always been a breeding ground for string players and string quartets, in particular. Great quartets pop up there like mushrooms, and they don't all stick together. The Pavel Haas is the one of their generation that exceeds all. Founded by first violin Veronika Jaruskova, she leads them with grace and ferocity. They will play their countryman Schulhoff's ironic, jazzy, early Five Pieces for String Quartet, written 20 years before his death in a Nazi prison in 1941. They will also play Martiniu, who isn't played enough outside his homeland - these are the right ambassadors. Of course, the Tchaikovsky is irresistible.

PAVEL HAAS QUARTET & TIMO ANDRES, piano

Napa Methodist Church

Wednesday Concert Music by Brahms and Schulhoff

Sundby Church

In search of the hidden biodiversity of Berlin’s cemeteries: Researchers Katharina and Parm von Oheimb explore the fascinating world of snails. Join the pair as they set off on the trail of the slimy molluscs to examine the peculiar habitat they have found between ivy-covered gravestones and mausoleums. Travel with them as they share insights into their research on the impressive biodiversity of tropical land snails. During the evening's journey, they will report on the endangered diversity of their favourite gastropods, and explain why these creatures are severely affected by the current extinction of species.

Science, Talk and Music

Museum of Natural History Berlin

### Event Description: Jupiter String Quartet with David Ying, Cello and Phillip Ying, Viola

**Date and Time:**  
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM CT

**Location:**  
Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Event Overview:**  
Join the acclaimed Jupiter String Quartet as they collaborate with distinguished musicians David Ying (cello) and Phillip Ying (viola) for an evening of remarkable string sextets. This special performance will feature a program anchored by one of Johannes Brahms’ most renowned chamber works, showcasing the ensemble's passion for both performance and education.

**Program Details:**
- **Richard Strauss:** String Sextet from *Capriccio*, Op. 85
- **Erwin Schulhoff:** String Sextet
- **Johannes Brahms:** String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18

**About the Performers:**
- **Jupiter String Quartet:** Known for their dynamic performances and commitment to education, the Jupiter Quartet frequently collaborates with peer musicians and engages with future audiences through educational performances in schools and community centers. They have a busy masterclass schedule, working with young performers at prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University, Eastman School of Music, and the Aspen Music Festival.
  
- **Ying Quartet:** Gaining professional prominence in the early 1990s, the Ying Quartet is now quartet-in-residence at the Eastman School of Music. They are celebrated for their innovative approach to concert performance, which has taken them to renowned venues worldwide, including the White House. Violist Phillip Ying is a noted speaker and advocate for arts-in-education, while cellist David Ying, along with his wife, pianist Elinor Freer, directs the Skaneateles Festival, known for its adventurous programming.

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Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Jupiter String Quartet and the Ying Quartet at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Jupiter String Quartet with David Ying, cello and Phillip Ying, viola

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Program III

Grace Presbyterian Church

A completely different quartet line-up! Anyone looking for an alternative to the usual version of two violins, viola and violoncello or the wind instruments can discover something new - such as the suite for four horns by Eugène Bozza, whose music captures the beauty of his Provençal homeland. Constantin Homilius and the American Kerry Turner, both virtuosos on the full-sounding brass instrument, wrote for the same line-up.

Chamber Concert 3

WDR Funkhaus

Grieg Quartet Leipzig

Gewandhaus

The members of the quartet are violinists Adrian Steele and Phoenix Avalon, violist Devin Moore, and cellist Joshua McClendon. The four began as an ensemble at the Juilliard School, and following a break during the global pandemic reconvened at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival in the summer of 2021 under the tutelage of Joel Krosnick.  In addition to Mr. Krosnick, the ISQ has coached with Joseph Lin, Astrid Schween, Laurie Smukler, Joseph Kalichstein, Roger Tapping, Misha Amory, Timothy Eddy, Donald Weilerstein, Atar Arad, Robert McDonald, Christoph Richter, Miriam Fried, and Paul Biss.

Isidore Quartet

Sunset Center

### Event Description: Isidore Quartet Concert

**Date and Time:** January 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM)

**Location:** Sunset Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an enchanting evening with the acclaimed Isidore Quartet, featuring a captivating program that showcases their exceptional talent and versatility. The concert will include a pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM, providing insights into the evening's repertoire and the quartet's artistic journey.

**Program:**
- **Erwin Schulhoff:** Five Pieces for String Quartet
- **Felix Mendelssohn:** String Quintet No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 44 No. 3
- **Gabriella Smith:** Carrot Revolution for String Quartet
- **Maurice Ravel:** String Quartet in F Major

**About the Isidore Quartet:**
Formed in 2019, the Isidore Quartet has quickly risen to prominence, winning the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022. The ensemble, consisting of Adrian Steele (violin), Phoenix Avalon (violin), Devin Moore (viola), and Joshua McClendon (cello), is known for its innovative approach to both classical and contemporary repertoire. Their performances are characterized by a focus and command that belies their years, often leaving audiences in awe.

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Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Isidore Quartet's blazing virtuosity and profound musicality in the beautiful setting of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

How are composers able to capture the hustle and bustle of the city? Join Parlando as it explores the sounds of the city, from Seoul to Berlin to Buenos Aires. The program includes Unsuk Chin’s kaleidoscopic Gougalon, Erwin Schulhoff’s jazzy Suite for Chamber Orchestra, and Astor Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango Suite Punta del Este, featuring bandoneon soloist JP Jofre.

Parlando: Sidewalk Tango

Kaufman Music Center

How are composers able to capture the hustle and bustle of the city?  Join Parlando as it explores the sounds of the city, from Seoul to  Berlin to Buenos Aires. The program includes Unsuk Chin’s kaleidoscopic Gougalon,  Erwin Schulhoff’s jazzy Suite for Chamber Orchestra, and Astor  Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango Suite Punta del Este, featuring bandoneon  soloist JP Jofre.

Sidewalk Tango

The composer Korngold is remembered best for his film scores to silver-screen classics like The Adventures of Robin Hood and Captain Blood, but his concert works are also a testament to his prodigious talent. (He published the Piano Trio when he was only 13.) In this first FWSO Chamber Program, Korngold’s music appears alongside Mozart’s Serenade in C minor and a Divertissement by Schulhoff, whose music was buried by the Nazis but has been reemerging in recent years.

Mozart, Schulhoff, and Korngold

Sundance Square

Join us for an enchanting morning at the "Coffee with Mozart" event, where music and elegance blend seamlessly. Under the baton of Marcelo Lehninger, our esteemed conductor, alongside the talented GRS Principals and the distinguished DeVos String Quartet, this event promises an unforgettable auditory journey. The repertoire includes Erwin Schulhoff's Concerto for String Quartet and Wind Orchestra, alongside Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat for Winds, showcasing the depth and versatility of classical music.

This special Coffee Masterworks season opener is not just about the music; it's an experience. Attendees will be treated to complimentary coffee and pastries, making it a perfect blend of culture and comfort. Our Music Director, Marcelo Lehninger, will lead this exquisite morning, ensuring a start to the day that's both uplifting and inspiring.

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and join us at the St. Cecilia Music Center. This event is a celebration of classical music's enduring beauty, an opportunity to indulge in the works of Mozart and more, in an atmosphere of sophistication and warmth.

Tickets are available now. Secure your spot for a morning filled with beautiful music, delightful treats, and the best of company. This is an event you won't want to miss. Thank you to our sponsors, including Marcelo Lehninger, who occupies the Daniel & Pamella DeVos Music Director Chair, for making this event possible. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website or call us at 619-454-9451.

Coffee with Mozart

Join us for an enchanting "Evening with Mozart," a chamber masterworks concert that promises to be a memorable experience. Under the baton of Music Director Marcelo Lehninger, the evening will showcase the talents of GRS Principals and the esteemed DeVos String Quartet. The program includes Erwin Schulhoff's Concerto for String Quartet and Wind Orchestra, alongside Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat for Winds, offering a blend of classical elegance and intricate harmonies.

This special event is set to take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 7:30 PM, hosted within the acoustically superb St. Cecilia Music Center. It's an opportunity not only to enjoy the masterful works of Mozart but also to celebrate the artistry of our musicians in a close and personal setting.

Following the performance, attendees are invited to a wine and cheese reception, providing a perfect ending to the evening by mingling with fellow music lovers and the artists themselves.

Tickets are available for purchase, offering a chance to be part of this exquisite musical journey. Marcelo Lehninger, holding the Daniel & Pamella DeVos Music Director Chair, leads this concert, marking a highlight of the 2023-2024 season. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music, performed by some of the finest musicians in the region.

An Evening with Mozart

If you want to find out more about the history of the city in Nuremberg, this is without doubt a must-see: the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds . It conveys the causes, connections and consequences of the Nazi tyranny in a scientifically sound and didactically memorable way. After the redesign - but before the reopening - the interested public can take a look at the transformed rooms and listen to the sounds of music. It is only natural that the new series Culture² - Music in the Museum is now also performing there: the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra are not only immediate neighbors, they also shape music history and the composers from this period have a lot to say.

Nsym In The Documentation Center

Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

There’s nothing to match the colours of a woodwind ensemble – put four terrific wind players together and it’s like opening a musical paintbox! Four of the Orchestra’s own woodwind superstars travel from swinging London to the jungles of Brazil in this joyous recital.

Liverpool Wind Collective

The Music Room

University at Buffalo

Kleinhans Music Hall

Aalholm Kirke

Based in the UK and formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Quartet have received numerous awards including both First Prize and the Audience Prize at the 13th ‘Premio Paolo Borciani’ International String Quartet Competition, First Prize in the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the International Triomphe de l’Art Competition in Belgium, The Kirckman Society Award, Audience Prize at the Schiermonikoog Festival and the Special Prize of the Shostakovich Association in Paris.

The Fibonacci Quartet

Studio Theatre

Germany - a melting pot of cultures and religions for centuries! In the course of the turmoil of German history, where the darkness of the past has often wrestled with the light of the present, the sounds of memory still resonate in the most diverse forms and expressions. Among the artists who once shaped the cultural landscape, the names of Jewish composers rise up like gentle melodies in a stormy orchestra - their works and their biographies are in danger of being forgotten. And so it was above all the Jewish composers who were able to portray human existence in their multifaceted compositions, which tell of triumph and tragedy, of love and loss, of hope and despair. Their music is like a river that flows through the troubled waters of history and yet never loses its essence - a reflection of the soul. During the Nazi era in particular, artistic freedom was nipped in the bud and the sounds of Jewish composers had to give way - their music was defamed as "degenerate". Many Jewish composers were driven from their homeland, went into exile or died in concentration camps - leaving their music behind as silent witnesses to an immense tragedy. Despite the horror and destruction, the music of these brave artists survived like a tender seed rising from the rubble. In the post-war years and up to the present day, their music continues to resonate as a living legacy of a bygone era and a source of inspiration for future generations. This must be preserved. Composers such as Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Darius Milhaud and Erwin Schulhoff stand as symbols of human endurance and the unshakable belief in the power of art, even in the darkest hours. Their works remind us that music is more than just sound - it is a language that connects across borders, a bridge between past, present and future. In order to endure and come to terms with the repression, some Jewish composers used humor as a survival strategy, true to the motto "Joy in suffering". A special form of musical expression is Klezmer: Its roots go back to the music of the people of Israel in the time of the Old Testament, when instrumental music was used, among other things, to put priests into a kind of trance state. The "Klezmorim" were often traveling artists who played music at celebratory occasions such as weddings or at aristocratic festivals. Klezmer music is known for its lively and stirring melodies, which are often spiced with a pinch of humor and a melancholic undertone. The musicians often used improvisation to express their feelings and thoughts, and humor was an integral part of their performances.By using unusual harmonies, fast tempos and playful rhythms, Klezmer musicians were able to create an atmosphere of joy and laughter, even in the midst of difficult living conditions. One of the world's best Klezmer musicians is the clarinetist Helmut Eisel, who with his composition "Rhapsody for an Unknown Klezmer" commemorates the "Klezmorim" who were persecuted and murdered in the Holocaust and thus carries their traditional art into the future. 

B1 Klezmer. Tov! – Music for the world

Gotha City Hall

This concert unites the poignant Mendelssohn siblings’ works—Fanny’s unduly neglected remarkable work and Felix’s stirring String Quartet, a reaction to her early passing—with compositions by artists silenced or oppressed during WWII. It embodies the spirit of perseverance and the unbreakable will of the human spirit through music.

Resilience

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra
with Elizabeth Pitcairn

Fabulous Philadelphians

Luzerne Music Center

Signature Performance: The Amernet String Quartet

Guilford College

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music under the stars at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The Abeo Quartet, celebrated for their dynamic performances and international acclaim, will grace the Spanish Courtyard, presenting a diverse program that promises to captivate and inspire.

This special concert marks the culmination of the Abeo Quartet's year-long residency as the 2023/24 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence at Caramoor. The evening will feature the world premiere of a new string quartet by Jessica Mays, commissioned by Caramoor, alongside works by Joaquin Turina, Erwin Schulhoff, Rhiannon Giddens, and Sergei Prokofiev.

The Abeo Quartet, formed at Juilliard in 2018, consists of Njioma Grevious and Rebecca Benjamin on violins, James Kang on viola, and Mac Taback on cello. Their name, Abeo, an expression of joy in a Nigerian dialect, perfectly encapsulates their passion for chamber music and their dedication to sharing it with audiences around the world.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Abeo Quartet's joyous celebration of music in the beautiful setting of Caramoor. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this concert is sure to leave you moved and inspired.

Tickets are available now. Plan your visit to Caramoor and enjoy a summer evening filled with beautiful music, stunning surroundings, and unforgettable memories.

Abeo Quartet

The Rosen House at Caramoor

All performances will take place Grace Presbyterian Church.

Sierra Chamber Society 37th Season Program V

Two, Three, Four

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

Combine these 20th-century works for two, three, and four musicians, and the result is an intriguing concert that expands horizons. Written in 1994, Jean Françaix’s lighthearted Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano is charming and witty. Folk and classical idioms intertwine in Erwin Schulhoff’s 1925 Duo for Violin and Cello, while Maurice Ravel’s revolutionary encounter with jazz reverberates throughout his electrifying second Sonata for Violin and Piano. The Borromeo String Quartet, heralded for their “edge-of-the-seat performances” (Boston Globe), takes on the intelligent intensity of the String Quartet No. 6 by Polish composer Grażyna Bacewicz.

Sarasota Orchestra

The effects of war are profound and far-reaching. Such is the case with Erwin Schulhoff and André Caplet, whose lives changed drastically and were shortened by World Wars I and II. This concert pays tribute to their earlier work paired alongside an early work of Johannes Brahms — his titular Sextet No. 2 written at a time in his life marked by the sudden loss of his mother and a broken engagement to the singer Agathe von Siebold.

Brahms’ Second Sextet

Ted Mann Concert Hall

Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnesota

Wayzata Community Church

Musicians from the Concertgebouw Orchestra and soprano Laetitia Gerards will revive an exciting period one hundred years ago, when avant-garde music, jazz, and cabaret coalesced.

Close-Up: Roaring Twenties

The Concertgebouw

Hailed as an “outstanding artist” (Der Standard, Austria) Pittsburgh Symphony Principal Flute, Lorna McGhee is equally at home in a solo, chamber or orchestral setting. She has performed concertos with the London Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in the UK; Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Toronto Philharmonia, and Victoria Symphony in Canada; Nashville Chamber Orchestra, Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, San Luis Obispo Symphony and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in the USA; Kyushu Symphony in Japan, and Evergreen Symphony in Taipei. Career highlights include a performance of Penderecki's flute concerto under the baton of the composer, Bach’s B Minor suite with both Yannick Nézet-Seguin and Nicholas McGegan, the Ibert concerto with Juanjo Mena, Nielsen with Yan Pascal Tortelier and most recently the Mozart G major with Manfred Honeck. Upcoming highlights include performances of the Saariaho Flute Concerto entitled “Aile du Songe” with both the Pittsburgh Symphony and Minnesota Orchestra.

Faculty Recital: Lorna McGhee

Carnegie Mellon University

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).

Bennewitz Quartet, Arsentiy Kharitonov

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Join us for an exquisite evening of piano music with the acclaimed Christopher Guzman at the Galvin Recital Hall on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 7:30pm CDT. Christopher Guzman, celebrated for his victories in prestigious competitions such as the Walter M. Naumburg Competition, the Seoul International Music Competition, and the Isang Yun Competition, will grace the stage with a program that spans études and dances by composers including Chopin, Ravel, and Scriabin. The evening will also feature works by Sam Shepherd, the 2024 Charles Ives Living Award recipient and visiting professor of composition at the University of Chicago.

This performance is not just a concert but a journey through the landscapes of classical and contemporary piano music, showcasing Guzman's versatility and profound musicality. His collaborations with renowned artists and orchestras worldwide have distinguished him as a pianist of exceptional talent and insight.

The concert will take place in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. This 400-seat hall, known for its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, promises an intimate concert experience with acoustics that complement the virtuosity of Guzman's performance.

Tickets are priced at $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID. Due to the popularity of this event and the limited seating, tickets have sold out. However, interested attendees are encouraged to view the live stream of the performance to experience the magic of Christopher Guzman's piano recital from anywhere.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a master at work, performing a carefully curated selection of pieces that promise to enchant and inspire.

Christopher Guzman, piano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

In 2024, we invite you to a new concert series that blends music across national borders and styles, performed by the conservatory's Ensemble X featuring vocal, string, wind, piano, and percussion students.

X concert I

The Studio Hall

This concert offers a real discovery: the lively Concertino by Prague composer Erwin Schulhoff for the unusual combination of flute, viola and double bass. And Schulhoff was not the only one who liked this instrumentation. Milhaud's student Pierre Max Dubois also demonstrated how well the three instruments fit together. Also on the program: trios by Jean-Marie Leclair and Joseph Haydn in appropriate arrangements as well as solo and duo literature from the 1980s.

2nd Chamber Concert

Banquet Hall

Renowned violinist Erin Keefe (’03), concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra and Curtis faculty member, joins dynamic conductor, clarinetist, and composer Osmo Vänskä and Curtis’s extraordinary emerging professional musicians for a tour of North America. Built around the octet version of Sibelius’s evocative tone poem En Saga, this eclectic program features cherished classics by Mozart and Sibelius, alongside striking early twentieth-century works such as Dohnányi’s string trio, Serenade in C major, and Schulhoff’s fiery, folk-influenced Concertino for flute, viola, and double bass.

Curtis on Tour in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society

Curtis on Tour in West Palm Beach, FL

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Kam­mer­kon­zert V

Apollosaal

Mozarts Wiener »Hoffmeister-Quartett« mit seiner besonderen Melange aus Heiterkeit und Melancholie trifft auf den farbigen französischen Quartett-Geniestreich des jungen Ravel. Dazwischen bietet dieses Kammerkonzert mit Mitgliedern des hr-Sinfonieorchesters zudem noch schillernde Tanz-Stücke des Deutschböhmen Erwin Schulhoff zwischen Walzer, Tango und Marsch. Freude pur also für alle Quartett-Freunde an diesem mitreißenden Abend!

Quartett-Freuden

Bertramstraße 8

Khoi Dinh, Flute

The Juilliard School

✦ All ticketing continue to be touch-free and all interactions and seating will be socially distanced. Available seating has been reduced by 50%.

✦ Performances will proceed without an intermission. However, there will be a short pause between works.

Modern Currents

Owen Arts Center

“The Goldmunds make a beautiful sound, elegant and transparent, with a real sense that these four players are friends both on and off the concert platform” (Gramophone). Formed ten years ago in Munich, the Goldmund Quartet debuts on our series with a program that highlights Schumann’s intensely expressive F Major Quartet and Schulhoff’s Five Pieces for Quartet, a compelling and evocative dance suite that includes a Viennese waltz and Czech folk music, among other styles.

Goldmund Quartet

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Pre-College Holiday Showcase

The Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series brings together members of the Carnegie Mellon Faculty and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for outstanding music making in an intimate space.

The Clarion Quartet, featuring David McCarroll, performs works written during the Holocaust by Jewish composers, featuring instruments for part of the performance on loan from Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh.

Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: Violins of Hope, Featuring the Clarion Quartet

Wincenc Flute Studio Recital

Lillian Copeland, Oboe and Anton Rist, Clarinet

Steven Banks is a charismatic ambassador for the classical saxophone. Winner of the prestigious 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, he captivates audiences with his balance of refined lyricism and virtuosic flair. Traversing classical, contemporary, and popular repertoire, he leads a program that includes Saint-Saëns Sonata for Saxophone and Piano (with Xak Bjerken, piano), and Banks’s own quintet for strings and saxophone, Cries, Sighs, and Dreams.

Steven Banks & Friends

First Presbyterian Church

For decades, conductor James Conlon has championed composers whose names and works had very nearly been eliminated during the Holocaust. Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff had a prolific 30-year career, composing eight symphonies, chamber music, jazz piano pieces, at least one oratorio, and an opera. He was effectively silenced by the Nazi regime and eventually died in a concentration camp. Zemlinsky and Schoenberg were luckier, managing to emigrate to the United States where Schoenberg was celebrated in the Los Angeles of the 1930s and 40s, while Zemlinsky floundered and eventually stopped composing. The dominance of Schoenberg’s atonal style up until the 1970s may well be due in part to the elimination of composers whose work had a connection to Romantic musical traditions. This program unveils a few examples of once-forbidden and forgotten works by composers who could have changed the course of music history.

Erwin Schulhoff

Events

Upcoming events

6 - 8 Feb, 2026

Smetana & Schulhoff · Residentie Orkest Den Haag

Mar 1, 2026

3. Chamber Music in Strausberg – Nonet · Brandenburgischen Staatsorchesters Frankfurt

Mar 8, 2026

Quartet delights · Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra

Mar 29, 2026

Israeli Chamber Project · Peoples' Symphony Concerts

Apr 10, 2026

Symphony Band · University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Past events

6 - 8 Feb, 2026

Smetana & Schulhoff · Residentie Orkest Den Haag

25 - 26 Jan, 2026

7th Chamber Concert · Opernhaus Zürich

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