Discover the beauty of the string quartet
From 27.1 - 3.2.2024 in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ & Bimhuis
This fourth edition of the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam is once again a celebration: depth, beauty and discovery. The sheer power of four. In 8 full days with about 40 concerts you will hear the top class of the international string quartet, the unique young guard and lots of good string quartet music! There will be singing, dancing and speaking. The lineup includes 25 string quartets and brings together musicians and music from all corners of the world. Curious? Check out the program and book your tickets now!
Come listen to Leerorkest quartets!
Pre-opening to the opening with the Danish String Quartet
On January 27 ten young string quartets from the Leerorkest will open the fourth edition of the String Quartet Biennale. Every school year, string players from district talent orchestras in Amsterdam come together to play string quartets. Since the first edition in 2018, 24 leerorkest-quartets have been formed and during this edition no less than 10 string quartets will perform. Come listen and enjoy the festive atmosphere and the enthusiasm of these young string players. Starting at 18:45 in the Entrehall of the Muziekgebouw. Entrance is free! Tip: it is definitely fun to combine this festive pre-opening with the evening concert!
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String Quartet
Biennale 2024
27.1 - 3.2.2024
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.