Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Leonkoro Quartet
Lion-hearted chamber revelation.
Berlin's Leonkoro Quartet arrives with the fearless intensity their Esperanto name promises – 'lion-heart' – and a reputation that has electrified the international chamber music world since their 2019 formation. Fresh from claiming top prizes at Wigmore Hall and earning Concertgebouw's Young Talent Award, these four musicians deliver performances that crackle with artistic risk-taking and profound musical intelligence.
Their Melbourne debut traces an emotional arc across three centuries of human expression. Henriëtte Bosmans' String Quartet unveils the forgotten voice of a Dutch composer whose work deserves rediscovery, while Felix Mendelssohn's Quartet sparkles with youthful exuberance and sophisticated craftsmanship. The evening culminates with Franz Schubert's towering 'Death and the Maiden' – a work that transforms life's deepest fears into transcendent beauty.
Throughout this one-night-only performance, the weight of daily existence lifts, replaced by something far more essential; the connection between composer, performer, and listener that has sustained humanity for centuries.
Coached by chamber music legends from the Artemis Quartet and Alfred Brendel, Leonkoro combines interpretive maturity with dynamic stage presence that makes every performance feel contemporary.
Duration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
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Artists
Leonkoro Quartet
Jonathan Schwarz violin
Amelie Wallner violin
Mayu Konoe viola
Lukas Schwarz cello
Program
Henriëtte Bosmans
String Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn
String Quartet No.2 in A, Op.13, MWV R 22
Franz Schubert
String Quartet No.14 in D minor, D.810 'Death and the Maiden'
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