Cugnon Project – Quartets!

Why does the string quartet remain the most beautiful and evocative genre within chamber music? And who actually started it?

An anthology of the endless string quartet literature, featuring indisputable masters alongside works by lesser-known composers such as Gassmann and Vanhal.

Twenty years before Prokofiev's ballet, Stravinsky broke with all traditions in the ballet world with his The Rite of Spring. As a preparatory exercise for this piece, he wrote three short pieces for string quartet.

In the spring of 2012, this special project was launched in a beautiful castle in Belgium, in the village of Cugnon. Conservatory students and professional musicians come together to make music. The Cugnon Project is now a foundation with the aim of giving young musical talent a stage alongside professional musicians. Through Cugnon, the foundation wants to share the love of music with the public by presenting high-level concerts and projects. The artistic direction of the Cugnon Project is led by Chris Duindam. During the concerts, Chris will entertain the audience with anecdotes in his well-known charming and informative style.

Website: https://www.cugnonproject.com/