Closing night

To conclude this inaugural edition of the festival, we will present two major works from the chamber music repertoire. Although they differ in style, both share emotional depth and captivating sonic textures.

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Composed in 1893, Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor is one of his most significant works. It breaks with the conventions of earlier classical music by incorporating unique harmonies and fluid, undulating textures typical of the impressionist style. The piece stands out for its rich sound and evocative, refined musical landscapes, sometimes even cinematic in nature.

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The Quintet in E-flat Major by Robert Schumann, the first romantic work written for the piano and string quartet formation, was premiered in January 1843, six months after its composition, by musicians from the Gewandhaus and Clara Schumann at the piano. The musical and emotional gestures are grandiose. The score overflows with expressiveness, energy, brilliance, and at times pyrotechnic effects, concluding in a majestic manner. These pages are among the composer’s most remarkable achievements and will bring the festival to a stunning close. A performance not to be missed !

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