5. Kammerkonzert by Ravel, Stravinsky, Šulhov, Od (2023/2023), Stadttheater Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany

For the 5th chamber concert, the members of the symphonic orchestra's own Vitus Quartet have selected four works that are at least 100 years old, but still seem exceptionally modern in the best sense of the word. These include the sonata for violin and cello by Maurice Ravel from 1920/1922. He himself described it as an "extreme about-face" and in fact there are bitonal and atonal turns of sound as well as harsh and uncompromising harmonies. Delicate lines contrast with this. Due to this new way of composing, the work was initially hesitantly received, but it has long been considered one of the most important compositions for violin and cello. The Three Pieces for String Quartet by Igor Stravinsky are perhaps his "most peculiar" compositions, very short but concise and each with its own speaking character: Dance , Excentrique , Cantique . The world premiere of his String Quartet No. 1 in 1925 brought Erwin Schulhoff immediate success. To this day, the work inspires with its tingling excitement and folkloric features. Ravel's String Quartet No. 1 rounds off the concert morning. While the work caused an uproar when Ravel applied for the coveted Rome Prize because the jury rejected it due to formal concerns, the public is still enthusiastic about its sensuality and grace.