When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, and starts at 5:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is the Golden Hall in the Neustädtischen Palais at Puschkinstraße 19-21 in 19055 Schwerin.

Which works will be performed?

The program includes Schulhoff's String Quartet No. 1 op. 8, Brahms' String Quintet in G major op. 111, and Dvořák's String Quintet in E-flat major op. 97.

Who will perform at the concert?

The Bennewitz Quartet and violist Veronika Hagen will perform.

When does admission begin?

Admission typically begins 30 minutes before the concert start time at Konzertverein Schwerin.

Is the venue accessible?

Access to the Golden Hall is barrier-free.

Bennewitz Quartet live in Schwerin

Name: Bennewitz Quartet | Veronika Hagen
Start: 2026-11-21T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-21T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Goldener Saal im Neustädtischen Palais

Virtuoso Chamber Music in the Golden Hall: Bennewitz Quartet and Veronika Hagen

On Saturday, November 21, 2026, international quartet artistry meets the expressive sound language of violist Veronika Hagen in the Golden Hall of the Neustädtischen Palais. The Bennewitz Quartet presents a carefully composed program featuring string quartets and string quintets by Erwin Schulhoff, Johannes Brahms, and Antonín Dvořák alongside the renowned musician.

Between Modernity, Romanticism, and Bohemian Sound Tradition

The concert navigates through three musical worlds: Schulhoff's String Quartet No. 1 op. 8 combines rhythmic energy and modern timbres, while Brahms' String Quintet in G major op. 111 fascinates with deep romantic expression and dense orchestration. Dvořák's String Quintet in E-flat major op. 97 ultimately opens up space for warm melodies, folkloric impulses, and a characteristic Bohemian sound.

A Quartet with International Renown

Based in Prague, the Bennewitz Quartet is among the distinguished chamber music ensembles of the present day. Awards from the Osaka International Music Competition 2005 and the Premio Paolo Borciani 2008, as well as a Classic Prague Award for Best Chamber Music Performance, highlight the artistic stature of the ensemble. Concert appearances in Wigmore Hall, the Vienna Musikverein, the Konzerthaus Berlin, and the Elbphilharmonie have brought the quartet to significant stages across Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Veronika Hagen: Viola with Great Musical Depth

Veronika Hagen has been a defining voice in the international string quartet scene for decades. As a member of the Hagen Quartet, she has performed worldwide and collaborated with notable artists such as Gidon Kremer, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Mitsuko Uchida, Sabine Meyer, and Sol Gabetta. Her solo recordings, including Brahms' viola sonatas with Paul Gulda, have received acclaim, as has the award-winning discography of the Hagen Quartet.

As a professor of viola and chamber music at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, Hagen combines technical mastery with interpretative clarity. In collaboration with the Bennewitz Quartet, she creates a concert experience based on precise synchronization, transparent sound, and finely tuned stage performance.

The Golden Hall as a Resonant Setting

The Golden Hall in the Neustädtischen Palais offers chamber music a representative historical atmosphere. The acoustic closeness of the hall makes every nuance audible: the warm engagement of the viola, the tense articulation of the violins, and the resilient foundation of the cello. In this environment, the program unfolds its full emotional and musical range.

Conclusion: An Evening for Curious Ears

The concert in Schwerin promises an extraordinary encounter of Czech quartet tradition, German modernity, and grand romantic sound art. Those wishing to experience Schulhoff, Brahms, and Dvořák in a high-caliber chamber music setting should enjoy this evening live in the Golden Hall.