Johannes Leertouwer c.s.

Johannes Leertouwer c.s.

The string quartets of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges – one of the few composers of colour who was able to build a successful career in his time – move with a natural elegance. Beneath that light touch lies a keen sense of timing and theatrical finesse. Together with string players from Nieuwe Philharmonie Utrecht, Johannes Leertouwer explores the nuances of exquisite counterpoint, in search of the ultimate balance between stylistic fidelity and artistic freedom.

With introductory interview by host Simon Mulder
Language: English

Programme

• Chevalier de Saint-Georges

  String Quartet no. 1 in F major, Op. 14
  Allegro assai
  Andante con var.

  1745-1799
• Maddalena Laura Sirmen

  String Quartet no. 5 in F minor
  Larghetto
  Minuetto

  1745-1818
• François-Joseph Gossec

  String Quartet no. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 15
  Allegretto

  1734-1829
• Joseph Haydn

  String Quartet no. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 20
  Affettuoso e sostenuto
  Finale presto

  1732-1809
• Chevalier de Saint-Georges

  Quartetto concertante no. 2 in G minor
  
  Programme subject to change

Musicians

• Mayumi Sargent violin
• Sara de Vries viola
• Jacopo Ristori cello
• Johannes Leertouwer musical direction, violin