The Schumann Quartet were appointed resident Chamber Music Professors of Echo in 2023.

 

Formed in Cologne in 2009, they are widely considered as seasoned veterans in the collaborative music world, and have successfully concluded the first year in their chamber music residency with Echo - which entailed a partnership with the University of Sydney and the Elvina Quartet. 

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Committed to passing down their knowledge of chamber music to the younger generation, the Schumann Quartett dedicates a week of their schedule to mentor younger quartets who are embarking on a life in chamber music and quartet playing. 

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The week consists of deciphering quartet repertoire through both harmonic and performative dimensions. And diving deep into the world of music literature through the lens of an eclectic and inquisitive mind - the Schumann Quartett takes their students through a journey of music making via a variety of approaches to shine light and illuminate the most important aspects of chamber music. 

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The Schumann Quartett are exemplary proponents to meaningful music making that results from searching for truth and meaning in the works they perform, and through this program Echo hopes to instil similar approaches to music making to our selected groups.

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