Classical Summer Concert: Absalon String Quartet: Haydn & Schumann
Sunday 10 August 12.00-1.00 pm
Once again, the Classical Summer Concerts are delighted to present a range of world-class musicians, performing amongst the Roman gods and heroes in the Glyptotek’s atmospheric Central Hall.
In the summer of 1842, Schumann wrote three string quartets in just six weeks – his only attempt in the genre – dedicated to his colleague and mentor Mendelssohn, who apparently thought very highly of them. When Schumann declared at one point that he had no idea how he would ever repay Mendelssohn for his great help in his career, he was simply told: "The quartets, Schumann. The quartets!"
Here, the up-and-coming inter-Scandinavian Absalon String Quartet, which won the P2 Chamber Music Competition in 2023, plays Schumann's third string quartet. In addition, they play music by the ancestor of the string quartet, Joseph Haydn: a selection from his last set of quartets, where he more than ever before breaks the framework of the usual sonata form and embarks on new musical adventures.
Musicians
Absalon String Quartet
Thera Ortved, violin
Andreas Lienhøft Larsen, violin
Alva Rasmussen, viola
Hedda Lydianna Aadland, cello
Program
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) String Quartet, G major, Op. 76 no. 1 (1796-97)
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio sostenuto
III. Menuetto. Presto
IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) String Quartet no. 3, A major, Op. 41 no. 3 (1842)
I. Andante espressivo – Allegro molto moderato
II. Assai agitato
III. Adagio molto
IV. Finale. Allegro molto vivace
Tickets and practical information
Prices Season ticket: 180 DKK Adult: 220 DKK Under 27/Students with valid student ID: 180 DKK Under 18: 150 DKK
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but may be passed on.
Accessibility For information about wheelchair accessibility, the companion scheme etc., read more here.
About Classical Summer Concerts at The Glyptotek
The Classical Summer Concerts take place every Sunday in August and September from 12.00 to 1.00 pm. The star-studded programme is organised by Julie Eskær, concertmaster in the Danish Chamber Orchestra and chamber musician, and Ingemar Brantelid, chamber musician and former solo cellist in the Royal Danish Orchestra. This will be the 46th series.
Thanks to The Augustinus Foundation, Dansk Solistforbund, Solistforeningen af 1921, Knud Højgaards Fond, Wilhelm Hansen Fonden and William Demant Fonden.
Concert texts by Henrik Engelbrecht.
Plan your visit
Season ticket to the Glyptotek
Buy an season ticket and enjoy free admission to exhibitions and discounts on events, in the museum shop, and café.
Picnic - the museum café
Picnic is open on all the museum's opening days from Tuesday to Sunday and is located right next to the beautiful Winter Garden. Here, you can enjoy delicious lunch dishes, desserts, coffee, and a variety of delightful beverages.