Alexander Raskatov, known in The Netherlands for his highly successful operas A Dog’s Heart and Animal Farm, is writing a new work at the request of the String Quartet Biennale. Quatuor Arod is eager to perform the world premiere. Alongside the contemporary Russian, the four string players place Haydn and Kurtág to create a rich musical landscape. Together, they illustrate the evolution of classical music and the power of creativity over the centuries: Haydn laid the foundations, while Kurtág and Raskatov explore new paths within tradition.

In the Selected by series, contrasts and connections resound; the musical language of different composers scrapes past each other or fits together wonderfully. In one hour, you will hear the string quartet repertoire across the board: all times, styles, sounds and colors.

*Co-commission with Biennale de quatuors à cordes and ProQuartet