PRESS

The connection between Beethoven and the Henschel Quartet is not a matter of style, but of essence. Both embody a relentless pursuit of truth in music—raw, uncompromising, and beyond personal taste.

February 2025

Dr. Ulrike Keil, festival director Streichquartett Biennale

Henschel & FRIENDS and Herbert Schuch, piano
30th anniversary concert 2024
(c)Jonas Kvarnström

Interview with Kurt Schneeweis, Rathauskonzerte

November 2024

How did it come about that the Henschel Quartet became a regular guest at the renowned Rathauskonzerte?

The quartet left its first musical calling card in Vaterstetten back in 2005 with a program that combined Mendelssohn, Webern and Beethoven. This concert was recorded by Bayerischer Rundfunk and testified to the ensemble's extraordinary charisma. The quartet's later performances also provided unforgettable moments - be it with Schubert's “Winterreise” in a captivating version with Christian Elsner or with deeply moving interpretations of Ravel.

It has become rare for organizers and audiences to accompany the entire artistic career. Why do you remain loyal to the Henschel Quartet in particular?

Over the years, the Henschel Quartet has remained a reliable artistic fixture - an ensemble that not only impresses with the highest quality, but also with flexibility and creativity. Whether as Henschel & Friends or as an intimate quartet, the ensemble always manages to touch its audience with masterful musicality.

The Henschel Quartet will continue to be present in Vaterstetten in the future - a sign of consistency in a time of change. While the concert landscape has changed, one thing is certain: when you experience the Henschel Quartet, you don't just hear music, you feel its magic.