Doors open at 6:45 PM; except 14 May and 15 August

W. A. Mozart: "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" (A Little Night Music, KV 525)
J. Haydn: 2nd movement: Poco adagio; cantabile from "Kaiserquartett" (Emperors Quartet, Hob. III: 77)
F. Schubert: Ave Maria (D 839)
A. Bruckner: Locus Iste (WAB 23)
W. A. Mozart: from Requiem KV 626: "Lacrimosa" (arrangement for string quartet)
J. S. Bach: "Air" from orchestral suite no. 3, BWV 1068
P. I. Tschaikowski: from string quartet in D major Op. 11: 2nd movement: Andante cantabile (after a Ukrainian folk song)

60 minutes, no intermission

Emperor Quartet Vienna

"The idea is to do justice to the history of the Habsburg dynasty with our music," says Hartmut Pascher, artistic director of the ensemble. "Over the centuries, the Habsburgs have always been patrons of music and artistic life. Although there were members of the imperial house who did not care much for music, we must not overlook all those Habsburgs who not only promoted music but also actively pursued it themselves. We find good and excellent musicians and even composers in the ranks of the Habsburg family."

It is important to keep this musical tradition alive. That is why the Emperor Quartet Vienna was formed, where great experience meets young esprit, where masterful interpretation is passed on to the next generation, where the joy of making music together spills over to the audience, and where programs are prepared and arranged with great attention to detail.

The musicians of the quartet are experienced chamber musicians who have been members of renowned string quartets and piano trios for many years - many of them teach at universities and music schools - soloists with great successes in international competitions, and graduates who have studied with the experienced members of the ensemble. The quartet can be expanded with wind and vocal soloists, which significantly enriches the repertoire.