Sunday Clas­sics: NOVO Quar­tet

Among the most in-demand young ensembles in Denmark, NOVO Quartet has already earned recognition from several prestigious international competitions after 5 years of dedicated work. Most recently, they won first prize and 4 other awards at Geneva International Music Competition 2023. Furthermore, they were selected by The Danish Arts Foundation for ‘The Young Artistic Elite’ program 2024-26.

The quartet has had the privilege of benefiting from the musical guidance of renowned artists, including members of the Alban Berg Quartet, Artemis Quartet, Quatuor Ébène, and the Danish String Quartet. They have collaborated with acclaimed artists such as pianists Alexander Lonquich and Per Tengstrand, cellist Andreas Brantelid, horn player Felix Klieser, as well as a range of ensembles including Dreamers’ Circus and Quatuor Modigliani.

The special trait of the NOVO Quartet is the strong bond of friendship within the ensemble - mutual respect, care for each other, and humor do not only define the personal chemistry among the members but also shape their musical identity and stage presence. Their strong bond, both musically and personally, shines through in their performances, characterized by unity and a deep emotional resonance with the music they present.

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“In our quartet, we celebrate our diverse cultural backgrounds from Denmark and Poland. For our performances in the spring of 2025, we are excited to honor our Polish violist’s roots. We have chosen a piece by the remarkable female composer, Bacewicz, whose work deserves greater recognition. Alongside her composition, we will delight the audience with timeless favorites by Beethoven and Schumann, ensuring a blend of tradition and innovation in our repertoire. We will also perform one movement from Carl Nielsen’s string quintet with the Icelandic violist Anna Elísabet Sigurðardóttir.”


Program:
L. v. Beethoven – String Quartet op. 18 no. 4 (25’)
G. Bacewicz – String Quartet no. 3 (17’)
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C. Nielsen - String Quintet in G Major, Finale. Allegro molto. (5’)
R. Schumann - String Quartet op. 41 no. 3 (30’)