Dmitri Shostakovich and Krzysztof Penderecki lived in turbulent times, with one facing censorship in Stalin's Russia and the other experiencing the oppression of his homeland's communist regime. The melancholy in their music reflects their personal struggles, yet hope resonates. Shostakovich's Piano Quintet, revered for its depth, innovation, and contrasting emotions, showcases each instrument uniquely contributing to the texture and narrative. Penderecki, in his melancholic Sextet—a remarkable display of his later style—accentuates the cello and horn, offering a prominent role.

Chamber music: Shostakovich and Penderecki

AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen)

From July 27 to August 3, 2024, the Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi festival presents a diverse program of seventeen concerts in the picturesque setting of Tuscany. Organizer Philippe Herreweghe, in collaboration with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, features chamber music performances showcasing the finest repertoire. In 2022, Antwerp Symphony's brass ensemble captivated audiences with a masterful rendition of Bach's iconic Goldberg Variations at AMUZ, uniquely reimagined for brass quintet by American composer Arthur Frackenpohl. This festival sees the quintet once again shining with this almost mythical variation series.

Eliz Erkalp

Events

Past events

Oct 13, 2024

Chamber music: Shostakovich and Penderecki · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Aug 3, 2024

Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi 2024 · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Horn in Goldberg Variations by Bach

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Horn in Piano Quintet by Shostakovich

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Horn in Sextet by Penderecki

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

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