What a shame such a promising career should be cut so short! Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga was one of the most talented composers of the early 19th century – some even say he was a second Mozart. Imagine what he could have achieved had he not died of tuberculosis prior to his 20th birthday. In Spain, since his music was rediscovered, Arriaga has been considered a true musical national hero. Throughout the rest of the world his beautiful music – standing somewhere between Mozart and Schubert – is only now being assessed, and with highly positive results! The young Modigliani Quartet is undoubtedly helping the cause. Since winning numerous top-class international string quartet competitions, the four musicians have focussed on music from the 18th and 19th centuries and – as can be seen and heard – have unearthed some genuine pearls in the process.

Philippe Bernhard Violin
Loïc Rio Violin
Laurent Marfaing Viola
François Kieffer Cello

Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga
Quartet No. 3 in E-flat Major (30’)
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13 (33’)

Rising Star, nominated by the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, the Cologne Philharmonic Orchestra and the Elbe Philharmonic Orchestra

Following the concert a discussion with the artists will take place in the foyer. 

Finishing time approx.: 12.15 pm