[Program]
F. P. Schubert, String Quintet in C Major D956
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Adagio
III. Scherzo. Presto - Trio. Andante sostenuto
IV. Allegretto
String Quintet in C Major D. 956 is Schubert's only string
quintet and his final chamber music composition. In a letter he sent to a publisher on October 2nd, 1828, just 49 days before he passed away, he wrote, "I recently composed a string quintet for two violins, one viola and two cellos, for the first time. So, it is estimated that Schubert wrote the string quintet around this time.
Like many of Schubert's works, this string quintet was found long after he died and was known to the public. Twenty-two years after his death, on November 17th, 1850, the Hellmesberger Quartet and another cellist premiered the work in Vienna. Three years later, the publishing company Diabelli published this score for the first time in 1853.
Except for the works composed by Boccherini, a cellist himself, the majority of string quintets composed by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and many others are scored for a string quartet plus an additional viola. However, Schubert chose to add a cello to create a string quintet. Several scholars have attempted to discover the reason, but a clear answer remains elusive. In contrast to Boccherini's string quintet, where the first cello plays a prominent role, Schubert's quintet is distinctive, with two cellos taking turns leading and following each other, creating harmony. Maybe this could provide an explanation.
In the past, musicologist Homer Ulrich once referred to Schubert's string quintet as "an unrivaled work." In addition to him, many consider this string quintet to be the best work of all chamber music. Pianist Arthur Rubinstein made a will that he wanted the second movement to be played at his funeral. Furthermore, violinist John Saunders had the second theme of the first movement carved on his tombstone.
[ARTISTS l Staatskapelle Berlin String Quartet]
The Staatskapelle Berlin String Quartet is comprised of string section members from the Staatskapelle Berlin. Based on the prestigious orchestra's 450-year-old tradition, the ensemble held its first concert a decade ago as part of Daniel Barenboim's chamber music cycle. The current string quartet members -- first violinist Wolfram Brandl, who leads the ensemble; second violinist Lifan Zhu; violist Joost Keizer; and cellist Claudius Popp -- have been performing together since 2016. They have inherited the musical orientation of the Staatskapelle Berlin, which has upheld the tradition of string music, and they have pursued modern sounds and aesthetics based on the distinct tonal quality that the orchestra has maintained for centuries.
In 2017, the Staatskapelle Berlin String Quartet performed Schubert's string quartets at the world-renowned Pierre Boulez Saal. They have connected with audiences through numerous concerts featuring a variety of repertoires, encompassing both modern and traditional music.
Wolfram Brandl | Violin Ⅰ
Lifan Zhu | Violin Ⅱ
Joost Keizer | Viola
Claudius Popp | Cello
COLLABORATING ARTISTS
Minji Kang | Cello
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Producer Hajung Jo
Assistant Director Kwanhong Do, Hanbyul Joo
Technical Director Jonggu Woo, Jihyuk Shin, Rokiz Media
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