This concert showcases two masterpieces of the piano quartet repertoire, creating a striking bridge between Mozart’s luminous Classicism and Fauré’s deeply expressive elegance.
Mozart’s Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, a true gem of clarity and balance, unfolds with brilliant writing in which the piano engages in a lively dialogue with the strings. Its theatrical energy, witty contrasts, and melodic refinement reveal the maturity of a composer at the height of his artistry.
With Gabriel Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, the program moves into a more intimate world, shaped by supple lines and subtly nuanced harmonies. Expansive, warm, and profoundly introspective, this work embodies a deeply French lyricism, where expressive power meets delicate, half-shaded tonal colors.
By pairing Mozart and Fauré, this concert celebrates the richness of a rare and precious genre, where piano and strings unite to create a palette of colors, emotions, and dialogues of exceptional finesse.
