Magisterra At The Museum: Masterworks - Romantic Piano Quartets

Experience the richness and expressive range of Romantic piano quartets through works by Josef Labor, Mel Bonis, and Robert Schumann. This program brings together three composers whose distinctive voices showcase the versatility of the piano quartet, from intimate lyricism to passionate and virtuosic writing.

The concert features Josef Labor’s Piano Quartet, followed by the evocative Piano Quartet of French composer Mel Bonis, whose music is increasingly gaining recognition for its imagination, colour, and emotional depth. The program concludes with Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47, one of the defining works of the piano quartet repertoire, combining lyrical melodies, dramatic contrasts, and the expressive intimacy of chamber music.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating three remarkable composers and the enduring artistry of the Romantic piano quartet.

Performers

• Johan Botes, piano
• Annette-Barbara Vogel, violin
• Jutta Puchhammer, viola
• Fulbert Slenczka, cello

Piano Quartets by

• Josef Labor (1842-1924)
• Mel Bonis (1858-1937)
• Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

About the Series

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Magisterra Soloists’ 2026–2027 season marks a decade of artistic excellence, ambitious programming, and cultural impact in London, Ontario. The anniversary season features the most ambitious slate of artistic initiatives in the ensemble’s history, including seven newly commissioned works by Canadian composers, with world premieres presented throughout the season. The year also celebrates the international release of Magisterra’s debut recording on Toccata Classics, featuring the world-premiere recordings of Ferdinand Thieriot’s two octets. Together, these initiatives mark a milestone season that reflects Magisterra’s continued commitment to artistic innovation, Canadian music, and bringing exceptional chamber music to audiences in London and beyond.