Drawing inspiration from Jacques Offenbach’s opera *Les Contes d’Hoffmann*, the Staatskapelle Berlin explores the soundscapes of Romanticism, fantasy, and fairy tales in Chamber Concert VIII.
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Kammerkonzert VIII
Apollosaal
The focus is on works by Robert Schumann, whose poetic imagery continued to resonate well into the 20th century. The Märchenbilder, Op. 113, combine delicate viola tones with pulsating piano, while the Abegg Variations, Op. 1, transform a simple motif into virtuosic, energetic variations.
Inspired by Schumann’s fairy-tale world, György Kurtág also composed his Hommage à R. Sch., Op. 15d, for clarinet, viola, and piano. The program concludes with a richly contrasting piece: Jean Françaix’s trio, characterized by its neoclassical style, melancholic timbres, and humorous lightness.
Programme
Robert Schumann
Fairy-Tale Pictures, Op. 113, for viola and piano
Abegg Variations, Op. 1, for piano
Fairy Tale Tales, Op. 132, for clarinet, viola, and piano
György Kurtág
Hommage à R. Sch., Op. 15d Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Jean Françaix
Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Instrumentation
Clarinet: Tibor Reman
Viola: Yulia Deyneka
Piano: Katia Skanavi
Date
June 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
Venue: Apollosaal
Additional information
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Dates
June 2026
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