Rising Stars: Quatuor Agate

Quatuor Agate

The French string quartet Quatuor Agate presents Outlaws , music by composers who had to fight for their existence and their music. 'Perhaps because of a predilection for the sensational, we decided to bring together 'outlaw' musicians', say the four string players. Carlo Gesualdo was a composer, prince and murderer; Ethel Smyth, a composer, feminist activist and openly lesbian; Shostakovich struggled with the Soviet regime and could not write freely. Quatuor Agate: 'They all had to answer for their actions or opinions.' Outlaws is a unique programme by an up-and-coming quartet.

Rising Stars

In the Rising Stars series, the stars of the future present themselves with their own unique repertoire. The musicians, selected by the most important European venues, visit the most prestigious stages during their star tour, including the Kleine Zaal. No evening is the same, every dream program sounds different. In addition, every Rising Star surprises with a brand new piece.