Brentano String Quartet + Hsin Yun Huang - Mozart, MacMillan, Brahms

Explore the rich history of quintets at The Muziekgebouw on 31 January. From Mozart's dedication to publisher Hoffmeister to Brahms breaking his promise of retirement with the captivating Second String Quintet, each piece unfolds a unique narrative. Delve into the symphonic design of Brahms' work and MacMillan's exploration of quintet possibilities. Witness how these relationships with publishers and life promises shaped the evolution of chamber music.

Brentano String Quartet + Hsin Yun Huang - Mozart, MacMillan, Brahms

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Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Piet Heinkade 1

1019 BR Amsterdam

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Publishers

Good relationships with publishers are vital for composers. Mozart dedicated his KV 499 to his publisher and fellow Freemason Franz Anton Hoffmeister. At the age of 57, Brahms wrote to his publisher Simrock that his Second String Quintet would be his last composition and that he would enjoy a quiet old age. Fortunately, he did not keep this promise, or we would have missed out on some wonderful works.

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