Experience chamber music up close and personal at the Nieuwe Kerk. With the audience seated around the musicians, the sound feels warm and immediate, and every nuance comes through. This edition features three string masterpieces, performed by a selection from our ensemble. From Haydn’s beloved String Quartet (“The Joke”) to Martin’s tranquil miniature and the rich, Bohemian lyricism of Dvořák’s String Sextet, this evening showcases the versatility of string instruments.

The programme unfolds from quartet to sextet, gradually revealing the string ensemble's rich palette of colours. Haydn opens with playful charm, including his famous musical joke that has been catching audiences off guard for centuries. Frank Martin’s Pavane couleur du temps is a meticulously crafted gem, gently pulsating, intimate and clear in tone. Dvořák’s String Sextet brings the evening to a close with a mix of lively rhythms, touches of melancholy and a wealth of melody. An evening where craftsmanship and imagination come together.