Rebecca Saunders

October 2026

»It's important to me to ask myself a completely new question each time, to confront the unknown.«

Program

Peter Eötvös (1944–2024)
Aurora, concerto for solo double bass and string orchestra with accordion

Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953)
Visions fugitives, Op. 22 (arranged for string orchestra by Rudolf Barshai)

Rebecca Saunders (*1967)
New work for four string quartets and two double basses
(commissioned by Ensemble Resonanz, Donaueschinger Musiktage, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, hcmf// – Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ Amsterdam, Klangspuren Schwaz)

Premiere: Donaueschingen, October 2026