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The Hungarian composer György Kurtág feels a profound personal connection with Robert Schumann, both viewing music as the purest form of personal expression. Kurtág's Homage to Schumann for clarinet, viola, and piano stands among his most poignant works, gaining even deeper resonance when paired with Schumann's beloved Piano Quartet. 

Kurtág's Hungarian heritage shines through in his virtuosic Three pieces for clarinet and cimbalom, pushing both instruments to their limits. The internationally acclaimed Animato Quartet performs Béla Bartók's First String Quartet, a work that masterfully bridges the gap between Romantic and Hungarian musical traditions, fitting perfectly within Kurtág's musical universe. Rising composer Jasper de Bock brings a touch of experimental wit with 1001 Stokslagen for violin, while Léon Weiner's Két tétel gives the clarinet and cimbalom another moment to shine in what promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the opening night.