Basel Composed: Leopold van der Pals – String Quartets as a Mirror of Life

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM
Museum Kleines Klingental, Large Refectory Concert with the Van der Pals Quartet: Gordan Trajkovic, Frederik Burstedt (Violin), Markus Falkbring (Viola) and Tobias van der Pals (Cello) “The artistic highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the 6th String Quartet by Leopold van der Pals. Here, an outstanding spirit has shaped and his high human maturity and transfiguration as well as his admirable technical skill have created a work that convinces in every respect,” wrote the Basler Zeitung after the premiere of String Quartet No. 6. After works by Leopold van der Pals (1884–1966) were already performed in “Basel Composed” in 2025, this concert offers the opportunity to get to know the late string quartets of the rediscovered composer. String Quartet No. 4, op. 89 (1932, further development of the theme “Metamorphoses”), String Quartet No. 5, op. 144 (1943, isolation in times of war), String Quartet No. 6, op. 186 (1950, loneliness and in search of spirituality) Price: CHF 30.– / 25.–, box office The concert is made possible by foundation contributions.

Highlights

• Concert with the Van der Pals Quartet
• Performance of the late string quartets by Leopold van der Pals
• Admission prices: CHF 30.– / 25.–

General Information

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, a concert with the Van der Pals Quartet will take place at the Museum Kleines Klingental. The performance includes the late string quartets of the composer Leopold van der Pals, which address profound themes such as isolation and spirituality.

Location

Unterer Rheinweg 26, 4058 Basel, Schweiz

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