Quatuors Tchalik & Van Kuijk - S. Diluka – V. Erben - Hommage à Günter Pichler

Presented by ASSOCIATION TCHALIK5 (No 2-1124172). Tribute concert in memory of Günter Pichler, founding member of the legendary Quatuor Alban BergThe Quatuors Tchalik and Van Kuijk pay tribute to Günter Pichler, first violin and founding member of the legendary Quatuor Alban Berg who was their mentor. They are joined by pianist Shani Diluka and cellist Valentin Erben, Pichler's friend and colleague in Quatuor Alban Berg. They will perform Mendelssohn’s Octet op.20 and Brahms’ Quintet op.34, as well as the moving slow movement of Schubert’s two-celled Quintet., Günter Pichler was also an outstanding teacher and formed many of today’s best quartets. His sudden disappearance in April 2026 has left a big void in the world of chamber music.PROGRAMMEmendelssohn – Octuor op.20 in E flat majorBrahms – Quintet op.34 in F minorSchubert – Quintet with two cellos – Slow motionDISTRIBUTIONQuatuor Van KuijkNicolas Van Kuijk, violin ISylvain Favre-Bulle, violin IIGrégoire Vecchioni, altoFrançois Robin, celloQuatuor TchalikGabriel Tchalik, violin ILouise Tchalik, violin IISarah Tchalik, altoMarc Tchalik, celloShani Diluka – pianoValentin Erben – cello