From profound questions to playful dances, from mourning to hope, this concert explores raw emotions through better-known works by composers not often on the programme. Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte draws inspiration from Haydn’s techniques, while Anton Arensky’s Second String Quartet pays homage to his late compatriot Tchaikovsky. Paul Wiancko’s American Haiku reflects his roots, blending influences from the Appalachian Mountains and Japan. Light and dark weave through this evocative musical journey, performed with heartfelt intensity.

Chamber music: Between light and darkness

AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen)

Volumes have been written on the friendship between Schumann and Brahms. Both composers represent a softer, gentler romanticism. But there are differences too: while Brahms always succeeded in maintaining the balance between his intellect and his emotions, Schumann’s troubled mind produced darker works. After his death, Brahms composed the monumental Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, a perfect example of romantic Weltschmerz. The extended, melancholic melodies are reminiscent of Schubert’s work, who demonstrates in his String Trio in B flat major why he is called the master of introspection. A programme featuring some undisputed masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire, by world-class pianist Jeremy Denk and musicians of the Antwerp Symphony.

Marc Vossen

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Past events

Nov 9, 2025

Chamber music: Between light and darkness · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

May 12, 2024

Chamber music: Brahms with Jeremy Denk · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Piano Quartet No. 2 by Brahms

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Cello in American Haiku by Wiancko

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Cello in String Quartet No. 2 by Arensky

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Cello in String Trios by Schubert

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

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