MAGNARD AND BRAHMS’ PASSION

🌟 Magnard and Brahms’ Passion: A Chamber Music Extravaganza 🎶
Join us for a spectacular musical experience at the nineteenth concert of the Fanø Festival 2026, where we explore the profound emotional depth and lyrical richness of two significant chamber masterpieces.

🎼 Program Highlights:

• Albéric Magnard (1865–1914): Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano in D minor, Op. 8

  • I. Modéré
  • II. Très vif
  • III. Lent
  • IV. Animé

• Johannes Brahms (1833–1897): Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26

  • I. Allegro non troppo
  • II. Poco adagio
  • III. Scherzo: Poco allegro
  • IV. Allegro

🎤 Performers:

• Kerstin Thiele, Flute
• David Daniel Dinu, Oboe
• Ron Chen-Zion, Clarinet
• Sofia Obando, Bassoon
• Valdemar Wenzel Most, Piano
• Juliette Roos, Violin
• Michel Camille, Viola
• Pau Codina, Cello

This concert pairs the lesser-known wind quintet of the French composer Albéric Magnard with one of the most expansive works by Johannes Brahms, both united by their emotional sincerity and musical mastery.

🎵 Magnard’s Quintet is hailed as one of the finest achievements in French chamber music, showcasing his unique ability to mix symphonic ambition with lyrical expression. Its vivid instrumental colors and dynamic interplay create a rich auditory tapestry, leading the audience through intense emotions and exhilarating finales. Tragically, Magnard's life was cut short by the First World War, but his inventive compositions continue to gain the recognition they deserve.

🎶 Brahms’s Piano Quartet is a remarkable display of his ability to create intimate musical dialogues that resonate with emotional power. The work unfolds with grand melodies and rhythmic vitality, featuring one of his most beloved slow movements before a dramatic Scherzo and joyful finale. This piece encapsulates the profound contrasts between French finesse and German passion, showcasing the vibrant diversity of European chamber music at its finest.

✨ Location: Experience this enchanting concert in the beautiful setting of Nordby Church on Fanø. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the sophistication and emotional intensity of these two remarkable masterpieces!