8. Concert: Freely from Subconscious

Sat, June 15th at 15

Lauttasaari Church

• Franz Schubert (1797–1828): Sonata in A minor “Arpeggione” for cello and piano (1824)

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): String Quartet No. 4 in C minor Op.18/4 (1798–1800)

• Leoš Janáček (1854–1928): String Quartet II ”Intime Briefe” (1928)

Samuel Niederhauser, cello
Mackenzie Melemed, piano
Wihan Quartet

The instrument "arpeggione," a hybrid of cello and guitar built in Vienna in 1823, did not secure a lasting place in music history. However, the sonata composed for it by Franz Schubert in 1824 is likely to remain forever popular among violists and virtuoso cellists. C minor was Ludwig van Beethoven's favorite key in many of his powerful works, and it is evident at times even in this early Quartet. The intensity only grows towards the end of the concert, as Janáček, with musical fervor, depicts his passionate letters to his muse, Kamila Stösslová, nearly 40 years his junior.

Photo: Matthias Mueller

Tickets 25 €, students and under 18-yo. 15 €
+ fees from 1,5 €