Martin Fröst & Den Danske Strygekvartet

Martin Fröst and the Danish String Quartet can be described as a "dream team" of musicians. Both Fröst and the quartet are both well known and loved for their energy and innovative approach to classical music.

Friday, August 21, 2020

At 14:00

The Glass Hall Theatre

21 August at 14.00 in the Glass Hall. Martin Fröst is known as one of the strongest exponents of the clarinet today. He constantly innovates, challenges and develops the classic music scene. His repertoire ranges from the great classical clarinet works to newly written material, often written especially for him.

The Danish String Quartet has taken the world by storm. The New York Times has described the Danish String Quartet as "a cornucopia of strings served with youthful energy and sensuous spices." They have a particularly captivating playing style that radiates great technical skill and musical quality, an enormous joy of playing and a refreshing approach to well-known classical works. The Danish String Quartet has received a wealth of awards and recognitions, has toured all over the world and has even been nominated for an American Grammy.

Cast: Martin Fröst, clarinet, The Danish String Quartet: Frederik Øland, violin, Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen, violin, Asbjørn Nørgaard, viola, Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin, cello.

Programme

W. A. Mozart
Quintet

Regin Smidur
(Færøsk trad./arr. DSQ)

I Ærlige Brudefolk og to brudestykker fra Fanø
(Dansk trad. / arr. DSQ)

Bela Bartok
Selection of Romanian Dances nos. 2-6 for clarinet and string quartet

Klezmer Dances nos. 2 & 3