**Please note: Due to high demand, the concert is currently sold out. However, we'd like to offer you the opportunity to attend the final dress rehearsal on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. If interested, please email Alexandra.WACHEK@bmeia.gv.at. Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.**
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schönberg, the Austrian Cultural Forum is delighted to present a special in-house event dedicated to the enduring legacy of this remarkable composer! We are thrilled to welcome the renowned aron quartett from Austria, international concert pianist Christos Marantos and narrator Assaf Levitin for an evening of musical exploration of Schönberg's era. This concert will coincide with the opening of the exhibition "Anarchy in Music? Arnold Schönberg in London", further enriching the celebration of Schönberg's influential contributions to music and art.
Experience a captivating programme that aims to illuminate Schönberg's time through diverse musical and literary perspectives. The span from Gustav Mahler's Piano Quartet to the creation of Schönberg's "Ode to Napoleon" Op. 41 in 1942 showcases the musical diversity of his era. Additionally, the music of Anton Webern vividly reflects Schönberg's profound influence on the musical world.
Join us for a special evening highlighting the lasting importance of Schönberg's impressive work.
Programme:
Gustav MAHLER - Piano Quartet in A minor
Arnold SCHÖNBERG - String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10 (1st & 2nd movement)
Anton WEBERN - Piano Quintet Op. Post.
Arnold SCHÖNBERG - Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, Op. 41
Christos Marantos:
Christos Marantos is a pianist focusing on both classical and contemporary music. He has played in international festivals and important stages such as Wien Modern and the Musikverein, in 2021 he received the distinction of a ‘Boesendorfer Artist’.
He is a PhD candidate and one of the key researchers of the artistic research project ‘Trans-bodied knowledge’ which is hosted by the faculty of Architecture TU Wien in collaboration with the mdw. In this project his main role is to relate music improvisations with space.
Christos is a lecturer for piano in the Department of Composition Studies and Music Production/mdw, as well as in the Johann Sebastian Bach Music School-Diakonie Österreich.
As a soloist Christos Marantos has premiered several piano works and has collaborated internationally with various ensembles such as ensemble xxi. jahrhundert (exxi), Christian Altenburger and Harald Ossberger.
Christos regularly holds masterclasses at institutions such as the Anton Bruckner University for Music, Dance and Theatre and the College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand.
Finally, Christos is an artist with high humanitarian concerns, and he has curated several artistic events on current problematics of the society, such as ViennAthens (Film Archiv Austria 2019), a cultural project under the auspices of UNESCO Austria.
aron quartett:
The aron quartett was founded in 1998 by Vienna-based musicians Ludwig Müller, Barna Kobori, Georg Hamann, and Christophe Pantillon. Influenced significantly by members of the Alban Berg Quartet, as well as Ernst Kovacic and Heinrich Schiff, their artistic journey also benefited from interactions with Isaac Stern, Max Rostal, William Primrose, Mischa Maisky, Ralph Kirschbaum, and Sandor Végh. Since their debut, the quartet has cultivated a diverse repertoire, collaborating with luminaries such as Heinz Holliger and members of the Amadeus, LaSalle, and Alban Berg Quartets. They are known for their exploration of both classical quartet literature and the works of the Second Viennese School, highlighted by a residency at the Arnold Schönberg Center in Vienna during their inaugural year. Their performances span prestigious venues and festivals across Europe, the USA, Mexico, and Japan, solidifying their international acclaim.
In addition to their extensive concert schedule, the aron quartett has recorded critically acclaimed albums, including a complete collection of Arnold Schönberg's string quartets, for which they received the prestigious Pasticcio Prize. Their interpretations are celebrated for their technical mastery and insightful musicality, setting new standards in 20th-century chamber music. Current and forthcoming projects include recordings of works by Egon Wellesz, underscoring their ongoing commitment to enriching the chamber music repertoire with innovative performances and recordings.
The event is organised in cooperation with the Arnold Schönberg Center in Vienna.
