Musical Landscapes of Europe

5th Chamber Concert with music for woodwind quintet

The woodwind quintet ESPRIT takes you on a sonorous journey through Europe. From the subtle Humoresque by Alexander von Zemlinsky with charm and Viennese elegance, to Anton Reicha's classical quintet, to Fazıl Say with sounds inspired by Turkish traditions. The concert concludes with György Ligeti's spirited Bagatelles, which delight with wit, virtuosity, and surprising musical ideas.

In this program, different countries, cultures, and eras meet – a varied concert experience full of contrasts, discoveries, and musical stories.


Alexander von Zemlinsky (1871-1942):
Humoresque (Rondo) (1939)

Anton Reicha (1770-1836):
Quintet op. 100, No. 4 in E minor
Adagio - Allegro
Andante con Variazioni
Minuetto - Allegro vivo
Finale - Allegro Vivace

Intermission

Fazıl Say (*1970):
Alevi dedeler raki masasinda op. 35 (2012)
Andantino tranquillo - Presto fantastico
Andante tranquillo - Moderato
Andantino
Presto - Andantino

György Ligeti (1923-2006):
Bagatelles (1953)
Allegro con spirito
Rubato - Lamentoso
Allegro grazioso
Presto ruvido
Adagio - Mesto (Béla Bartók in memoriam)
Molto vivace – Capriccioso