Dimensions

The opening concert shows the infinite facets of the theme: the only chamber music work by the symphonic composer Anton Bruckner with its wonderfully broad, generous use of time finds its antithesis in the «Bagatelles» by Anton Webern, which last barely a minute in their concentration.
A counterpoint from Bach's «Art of Fugue» and a fantasy by Henry Purcell mediate between these extremes. With the Pacific Quartet Vienna, we are continuing the series of renowned string quartets at the Musiksommer. This ensemble connects cultures, traditions and geographical areas
at the highest level.

Introductory talk: 17.00 hrs

Date and time
17 May 2026, 18:00

Address
Rapperswil, Castle (Knights' Hall)

Organizer
Summer of music on Lake Zurich

Works
Anton von Webern (1883-1945): Six Bagatelles for String Quartet op. 9; Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Movements from «Art of Fugue» BWV 1080; Henry Purcell (1659-1695): Fantasia in G minor Z. 735; Anton Bruckner (1824-1896): String Quintet in F major WAB 112

Management
Pacific Quartet Vienna

Admission price
CHF 30.00

Website
https://musiksommer.ch