Helmut Lachenmann has written three works for string quartet – the pinnacle of chamber music, or as he himself calls it: a "good, old, venerable, and tradition-laden ensemble." Who could be better suited to break the traditional tonal and structural boundaries of this genre than the Swabian native – the relentless rebel among contemporary composers? To mark his 90th birthday, two friendly ensembles, Quatuor Diotima and Ensemble Resonanz, will perform all three string quartets, demonstrating in one evening the diverse paths Lachenmann has taken.

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Helmut Lachenmann: The String Quartets

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

A festival with three concerts condensed into a single day. Renaissance music will be heard alongside outstanding 20th-century compositions. Iconic works by Ravel, Debussy, and Gershwin combine Parisian sophistication with the sizzling rhythms of Broadway. World-class soloists such as Jean-Guihen Queyras, Kirill Gerstein, and the Quatuor Diotima under the direction of Oscar Jockel provide brilliance and fire.

Symphonic farewell

Cologne Philharmonie

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the epic conclusion of Quatuor Diotima's residency with a concert of works by UCLA students.

Quatuor Diotima in Residency – Concert of Student Works

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the opening night of Quatuor Diotima's residency with a concert of works by Beethoven, Schoenberg, and Boulez.

Quatuor Diotima in Residency

One of the most in-demand chamber ensembles in the world today, Quatuor Diotima returns to the UChicago campus for their long-awaited Music from Paris series. Featuring composers such as Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and César Franck, this celebration of French and French-influenced music is a fitting conclusion to the ensemble’s tenure as the Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence.

Quatuor Diotima

Nov 28, 2025

Helmut Lachenmann: The String Quartets

Jul 13, 2025

Symphonic farewell

Quatuor Diotima