Edvard Grieg and Bedřich Smetana were pioneers of a new musical identity in a Europe influenced by nationalist movements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Grieg and Smetana used the string quartet to express intimate feelings and retrace their lives, giving the genre an unprecedented personal and emotional dimension.
Composition History
Both Grieg and Smetana composed their first string quartets relatively late in their careers, within a year of each other, despite not knowing one another.
Performer Biography
Since autumn 2023, the Quatuor Modigliani has taught in the first string quartet class at the École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Modigliani, formed in 2003, is one of the most sought-after string quartets, performing globally in prestigious venues.
Instruments
The Quatuor Modigliani performs on four magnificent Italian instruments, including a 1715 Stradivarius violin and a 1706 Matteo Goffriller cello.
Performer Biography
The Quatuor Modigliani directs the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition and founded the Saint-Paul de Vence and Arcachon Chamber Music Festivals.
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