Kodály Quartett

The Kodály Quartet was founded in 1966 at the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest and has been named after the significant Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály since 1971.
Its artistic focus is on the authentic interpretation of Hungarian music – particularly the works of Kodály, Bartók, Kurtág, and Ligeti. At the same time, the ensemble dedicates itself with great passion to the classical string quartet repertoire, combining stylistic precision with vibrant expressiveness.
Internationally, the Kodály Quartet has established an excellent reputation. The musicians perform worldwide and regularly collaborate with outstanding soloists. For their exceptional contributions to musical life, they have been honored with the Kossuth Prize, the highest cultural award in Hungary.

Program:

Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
String Quartet in C major, op. 33, No. 3 "Bird Quartet" Hob. III:39
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo: Allegretto
III. Adagio ma non troppo
IV. Finale: Rondo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat major, K. 428
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante con moto
III. Menuetto. Trio
IV. Allegro vivace

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Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967)
String Quartet No. 2, op. 10
I. Allegro
II. Andante, quasi recitativo – Andante con moto – Allegro giocioso

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
String Quartet No. 3 in A major, op. 41, No. 3
I. Andante espressivo - Allegro molto moderato
II. Assai agitato
III. Adagio molto
IV. Finale: Allegro molto vivace

Attila Falvay – Violin
Ferenc Bangó – Violin
Zoltán Tuska – Viola
György Éder – Cello

Admission: 25,– EUR | 15,– EUR Students & Pupils