Leif Ove Andsnes: Brahms' piano quartets at Den Norske Opera & Ballett

A test of musical strength like no other: the magnificent piano quartets by Johannes Brahms played by Andsnes, Tetzlaff, Zimmermann and Hagen – four of the world's leading musicians.

Great things often come in small packages. When it comes to Johannes Brahms's three piano quartets – from the gipsylike power of the first to the emotional drama of the third – the only aspect that's small is the number of musicians. Featuring a huge spectrum of emotions, melodies and palette of timbres, the quartets are counted among the best in chamber music. Featuring Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Tabea Zimmermann (viola) and Clemens Hagen (cello), the stage is set for a musical marathon in the footsteps of romance.


Program

Johannes Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, op. 25
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G major, op. 26
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, op. 60