From Classical Brilliance to Oceanic Vistas

Echoes of the Wind

Experience a concert beyond the ordinary as the internationally acclaimed Carion Wind Quintet takes you on a breathtaking musical journey.

Known for their innovative, memorized performances and dynamic stage presence, Carion breathes new life into the wind quintet repertoire, transforming a traditional chamber concert into a vivid, theatrical experience.

This evening’s program seamlessly bridges classical mastery, playful virtuosity, and evocative contemporary landscapes, showcasing the immense versatility of the five musicians.

Join Carion for an evening where the music is not just heard, but seen and deeply felt.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• György Ligeti: Sechs Bagatellen
A cornerstone of Carion’s signature repertoire. These six miniatures are packed with rhythmic energy, biting wit, and explosive colors, perfectly matching the ensemble’s theatrical performance style.

• Ludwig van Beethoven: Quintet, Op. 103
Bringing classical balance, structure, and timeless emotional depth to the stage, Beethoven’s genius highlights the core tonal beauty and blend of the wind ensemble.

• Peter Warlock: Capriol Suite
Originally written for string orchestra, this charming suite reimagines 16th-century French renaissance dances. In this wind arrangement, the movements skip between joyful, rustic celebrations and haunting, melancholic melodies.

• Eli Tausen á Lava: Cathedral of the Seas (World Premiere)
A highly anticipated new piece by the rising Faroese composer and Nordic Council Music Prize nominee. Inspired by the raw, untamed forces of the North Atlantic, this evocative work paints an acoustic landscape of violent seas, vast oceanic architecture, and deep Nordic stillness.

• Pēteris Vasks: Music for Fleeting Birds
The Latvian master captures the fragile beauty of nature. The piece is a poetic, cinematic meditation filled with improvisational bird-call motifs, shifting textures, and a profound sense of freedom.

• Franz Liszt / Niccolò Paganini: Grand Etude No. 6
Pure, jaw-dropping virtuosity. Carion tackles the legendary Italian wizard’s complex textures, turning fiendish violin pyrotechnics into a playful, show-stopping display of wind technique.