Signum Quartett

Violin:Florian Donderer 
Violin:Annette Walther 
Viola:Xandi van Dijk 
Cello:Thomas Schmitz

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String QuartetNo. 22 in B-flat Major, K. 589
Béla Bartók String QuartetNo. 4, Sz. 91
Ludwig van Beethoven String QuartetNo. 7 in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1

A concert evening with the Signum Quartet promises more than just a classical chamber music program. For years, the ensemble has been among the most distinguished string quartets of its generation and is known for interpretations that blend clarity and tension.

The musicians move with ease between different eras. It is precisely this broad artistic perspective that also shapes tonight’s concert. Different musical approaches engage in a lively dialogue—from formal perfection to sonic radicalism, from the freedom of chamber music to powerful, almost orchestral moments. For the ensemble, the focus is not merely on juxtaposition, but on bringing out connecting threads and tensions. 

Internationally, the Signum Quartet is a regular guest at Europe’s major concert halls, including renowned venues such as Wigmore Hall in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Numerous award-winning recordings and collaborations with outstanding soloists have further solidified the ensemble’s reputation. A hallmark of their programming is that it is intellectually sophisticated yet never comes across as dry. 

This concert offers the opportunity to experience the ensemble in an evening that combines focus, emotional depth, and sonic diversity. A chamber music evening for everyone who wants not only to hear string quartets but to truly experience them—intimately, excitingly, and with a distinctive artistic signature.