Philharmonic chamber music: Of pilgrims, lovers and child prodigies

A man, a woman and a love that breaks conventions: Richard Dehmel’s poem Verklärte Nacht inspired Arnold Schoenberg to write his string sextet of the same name. That work in turn inspired the 17-year-old Erich Korngold to write his expressive string sextet. In an arrangement for string quartet, Franz Liszt’s Angelus! Prière aux anges gardiens from his piano cycle Années de pèlerinage testifies to his maturity.

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker

Christoph von der Nahmer

Cornelia Gartemann

Julia Gartemann

Bruno Delepelaire

Martin von der Nahmer

Solène Kermarrec

Programme Guide

Franz Liszt Angelus! Prière aux anges gardiens (arr. for string quartet) Christoph von der Nahmer violin Cornelia Gartemann violin Julia Gartemann viola Bruno Delepelaire cello
Arnold Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht for string sextet, op. 4 Christoph von der Nahmer violin Cornelia Gartemann violin Julia Gartemann viola Martin von der Nahmer viola Bruno Delepelaire cello Solène Kermarrec cello
Erich Wolfgang Korngold String Sextet in D major, op. 10 Cornelia Gartemann violin Christoph von der Nahmer violin Julia Gartemann viola Martin von der Nahmer viola Bruno Delepelaire cello Solène Kermarrec cello

Philharmonic chamber music: Of pilgrims, lovers and child prodigies

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