Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden”

Works for a String Quartet

“Death and the Maiden” is one of Franz Schubert’s most gripping and emotional works, written during a time of personal turmoil. The quartet’s name is inspired by Schubert’s earlier song in which a young woman pleads with Death to spare her life. Death responds with a chilling calmness, assuring her that he is a friend who will bring peace. Through its dramatic contrasts, haunting melodies, and moments of tenderness, the quartet captures the tension between fear and acceptance, making it a profound meditation on mortality and the human condition.

You may also like the following events from Carmel Bach Festival:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 03:00 pm, Young Artists’ Showcase in Carmel
• Next month, 12th July, 07:30 pm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Carmel
• Next month, 13th July, 03:00 pm, Bach’s Mass in B Minor in Carmel

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