Piano Quartets (26/10/2024)

Celebrate the season opening of Brussels Muzieque's 2024-2025 concert series with a compelling chamber music program featuring Monika Dars on piano, Meruert Karmenova on violin, Monika Mlynarczyk on viola, and Eduardo Tonietto on cello. This concert offers a rich exploration of 19th-century chamber music, showcasing the evolving styles of Brahms, Mahler, and Schumann.

Johannes Brahms' Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60 - The performance will highlight the third movement, Andante, as a stand-alone piece. Composed in 1861, this movement exemplifies Brahms' mastery of lyrical and expressive writing, contrasting the Quartet's otherwise dramatic character with its serene and reflective quality.

Gustav Mahler's Piano Quartet - Composed around 1876, this work is an early example of Mahler's chamber music, displaying his burgeoning symphonic style and orchestral imagination. Although incomplete, it provides insight into Mahler's developing voice and his approach to thematic development.

Robert Schumann's Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47 - Completed in 1842, this quartet is a cornerstone of the Romantic piano quartet repertoire. It features Schumann's characteristic interplay of lyrical themes and intricate counterpoint, with a structure that balances expressive depth and formal innovation.