The evening’s main work is performed by six wonderful musicians from the orchestra. Fresh from a recent tour to Italy and South Korea, the ensemble brings home a finely honed sextet program – full of energy, precision, and playful charm – with Brahms at the heart of the evening.
Written in 1860, when the 27-year-old Brahms was still carving out his place among the greats, this string sextet blends classical form with romantic depth. With two violas and two cellos, the music takes on a rich, glowing warmth – from its sun-drenched opening, through a moving set of variations and a spirited scherzo, to a final rondo brimming with elegance and wit.
The sextet also shares highlights from their tour repertoire that frame Brahms’ beautiful sextet.
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Tue 12 May 7pm
University Aula
Program
Carl Friedrich Abel
Arpeggio WK 205 (arr. Ole Eirik Ree)
Caroline Shaw
Limestone & Felt
Ludwig van Beethoven
Scherzo. Allegro – Trio from String Trio in G major, No.1 tryketrio i G-dur nr. 1
Trad. Nordic Suite, II. Scherzo: Stædelil (arr. Danish String Quartet, Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen)
Edvard Grieg
Rigaudon from Holberg Suite
Johannes Brahms
String Sextet No. 1 in B major
Michael Jackson
Smooth Criminal (arr. 2Cellos)
Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen
Shine You No More
Jessica Agombar / Davis Stewart / BTS
Dynamite (arr. Aaron Bennett)
Performers
Sara Övinge, Catharina Chen violin
Hanne Skjelbred, Marthe Husum viola
Audun Sandvik, Ole Eirik Ree cello