Embark on a musical journey that defies the ordinary as the Vision String Quartet takes center stage. As the new artist-in-residence ensemble, they promise an experience rich with experimentation and depth. Under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan, audiences will be guided through Thomas Adés' celestial 'Polaris,' John Adams' dynamic 'Absolute Jest,' and the profound emotional landscapes of Tchaikovsky's 'Manfred Symphony.' From Düsseldorf to Hamburg, these events highlight the quartet's unique blend of classical mastery and genre-defying innovation.

A Symphony of Stars: The Vision String Quartet and Tchaikovsky's Emotional Odyssey

»Young, cool and brilliant: This is the string quartet of the future« (Sydney Morning Herald): the vision string quartet has generated enthusiasm worldwide for years – also because it is so unlike other string quartets. The four young musicians from Berlin, who also see themselves as a band, enjoy experimenting with concert formats and not only play classical works, but also their own pieces in which they dive into many musical worlds, from folk, pop and rock to minimal music. With exactly the same, varied programme of classical quartet works, poppy pieces (and perhaps one or two surprises), they now make a guest appearance at the Elbphilharmonie.

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School Concert »Vision String Quartet«

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

»Young, cool and brilliant: This is the string quartet of the future« (Sydney Morning Herald): the Vision String Quartet has generated enthusiasm worldwide for years – also because it is so unlike other string quartets. The four young musicians from Berlin, who also see themselves as a band, enjoy experimenting with concert formats and not only play classical works, but also their own pieces in which they dive into many musical worlds, from folk, pop and rock to minimal music. With exactly the same, varied programme of classical quartet works, poppy pieces (and perhaps one or two surprises), they now make a guest appearance at the Elbphilharmonie.

Vision String Quartet

When the Vision String Quartet takes the stage for the first time as the new artist-in-residence ensemble, one thing is certain: nothing ordinary will happen here today. First, under Alpesh Chauhan, the concert will take you straight to the North Star – Thomas Adés' "Polaris" is a musical star journey that draws your gaze mesmerizingly towards the night sky. Then, John Adams ignites a musical firework display and erects a breathtakingly virtuosic monument to Beethoven in "Absolute Jest." The Vision String Quartet impressively demonstrates that string instruments can be used to both joke brilliantly and philosophize profoundly. For the grand finale, you will delve deep into Tchaikovsky's most emotionally complex work, the "Manfred Symphony." Inspired by Lord Byron's legendary poem, you will journey with Tchaikovsky through the Alpine world of the soul – including breathtaking views of the peaks as well as deep plunges into the human abyss. Anyone who doesn't feel sympathetic to this must have closed their eyes in time.

Vision String Quartet

Jan 8 - Feb 24, 2026

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School Concert »Vision String Quartet«

Jan 8 - Feb 24, 2026

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