10:00 - 11:00 Absalon String Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy – String Quartet in A-minor op. 13 nr 2
Krzysztof Penderecki – III String Quartet Leaves of an unwritten diary
Hed Bahack – Gravitating in space
11:00 - 12:00 Akela Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy – String Quartet in E-minor op. 44 nr 2
Grażyna Bacewicz – V String Quartet
Hed Bahack – Gravitating in space
12:30 - 13:30 Atenea Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy – String Quartet in A-minor op. 13 nr 2
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki – II String Quartet Quasi una fantasia op. 64
Hed Bahack – Gravitating in space
15:00 - 16:00 Monbijou Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy – String Quartet in A-minor op. 13 nr 2
Aleksander Tansman – VI String Quartet
Hyunsu Kim – Meniere II
16:00 - 17:00 Neuma Quartet
Robert Schumann – String Quartet in A-major op. 41 nr 3
Krzysztof Penderecki – III String Quartet Leaves of an unwritten diary
Hed Bahack – Gravitating in space
A string quartet is an intimate form. It is a most challenging form, both for the composer and for the performers. Karol Szymanowski’s two string quartets are true gems, world-class masterpieces of the genre.
Like light focused in a lens, Szymanowski’s quartets concentrate within themselves the essence of his musical language, his style, and his emotionality. To perform them convincingly, one needs perfect workmanship and wide cultural horizons. Yet, the Karol Szymanowski Competition does not look for convincing performers. It looks for arch-masters.
Admission to the competition auditions is free. Auditions are held in 2 sessions:
1st session from 10:00-13:30
2nd session from 15:00-17:00
at the NOSPR Chamber Hall.
Online booking via the links below is mandatory:
1st session RESERVATION
2nd session RESERVATION
Reservation of entrance tickets will be conducted until the pool of available places is exhausted. Confirmation of the allocation of tickets will be sent to the e-mail address indicated in the reservation process. Tickets will be available for pickup on the day of the event at the place indicated in the e-mail.
Please arrive in advance, in order to take seats in the hall, to ensure uninterrupted auditions.
