The 4th edition was a huge success!
The fourth edition has exceeded all our expectations and showed that the string quartet is alive and well. The young generation embraces this powerful and beloved genre and this was amply demonstrated during this String Quartet Biennale. The presence of these musicians on stage has touched many hearts, including those of many young listeners. In addition, we were proud to experience the well-known ensembles in the most beautiful repertoire, including Bartók's six masterpieces. In our experience, there is a renaissance of the string quartet, and we have seen that confirmed during this edition.
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String Quartet
Biennale 2026
24.1 - 31.1.2026
There’s something magical about string quartet. For over 250 years, the most beautiful and thrilling music has been written for this specific combination of two violins, viola and cello.
Every two years the String Quartet Biennale brings together string quartets, composers and artists from around the globe. Their rich and diverse backgrounds help mould this dynamic and innovative festival consisting of eight days in the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam packed with over sixty concerts, talks, masterclasses and a lively fringe programme featuring 30 string quartets, soloists, composers and speakers.