The Pavel Haas Quartet, hailed as one of the most electrifying string quartets of our time, is set to captivate audiences with a series of performances celebrating Czech music and more. From the profound works of Suk, Smetana, and Janáček to the jazzy nuances of Schulhoff and the romantic melodies of Tchaikovsky, the Quartet's upcoming concerts promise a vibrant exploration of musical genius. Joined by pianist Timo Andres for a special performance, this ensemble's artistry will resonate across some of the most prestigious venues in the United States.

Pavel Haas Quartet: A Celebration of Czech Music and More

“If you haven't yet heard the Pavel Haas Quartet, buckle your seat belt,” wrote NPR after the quartet’s last appearance at Carnegie Hall. The most celebrated Czech string quartet of our time, which has been called “the world’s most exciting string quartet” by London’s The Times, now returns during the 2024 Year of Czech Music celebration. The ensemble performs an all-Czech program that opens with Josef Suk’s gorgeous Meditation on an Old Czech Hymn, “St. Wenceslas.” In honor of the bicentennial of Bedřich Smetana—the quintessential Czech composer who inspired the first Year of Czech Music in 1924—the quartet performs his autobiographical String Quartet No. 1, “From My Life.” The program closes with the gripping passion and longing of Leoš Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters.”

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Pavel Haas Quartet

Carnegie Hall

‘Their playing is virtuosic, their tone is sensational’ (The Arts Desk) and today, the Czech ensemble, the Pavel Haas Quartet, present a celebration of composers from their homeland, performing works by Martinů and Kaprálová, as well as a real gem by Antonín Dvořák.

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre

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

The Pavel Haas Quartet, winners of five Gramophone Classical Music Awards, is celebrated as one of the world's premier chamber ensembles. Known for their lush tone, passionate interpretations, and intuitive ensemble precision, the Quartet has earned a place on BBC Music Magazine's list of Top Ten String Quartet Ensembles of All Time. Their performances are described as stylistically powerful and richly sonorous, captivating audiences worldwide. The ensemble, comprising Veronika Jarůšková and Marek Zwiebel on violins, Šimon Truszka on viola, and Peter Jarůšek on cello, has graced prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, London Philharmonie, and Carnegie Hall. Their repertoire for this performance includes Dvořák's String Quartet No. 11 in C Major, Op. 61, and Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 30. The Pavel Haas Quartet's dedication to their craft and their ability to convey deep emotion through music make their performances a profound experience.

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