Fraternal Resonances

In this richly contrasting program, the voices of Ukraine and Russia intertwine rather than clash: Stefania Turkewich's quartet—too rarely performed—responds to Shostakovich's caustic^13th, before Beethoven opens up a universal path with his magnificent Opus 127. United by a rare fraternal bond, the Tchalik Quartet dares to strike up an unprecedented dialogue between these national heritages, navigating between memory and reconciliation. 

Stefania Turkewich (Quartet)

Dmitri Shostakovich (Quartet No. 13)

Ludwig van Beethoven (Opus 127 No. 12)

The Tchalik Quartet (France)

Louise Tchalik (violin) · Gabriel Tchalik (violin) · Sarah Tchalik (viola) · Marc Tchalik (cello)

The Tchalik Quartet possesses the unique characteristic of being composed of four siblings. Nurtured by a family tradition where music plays a central role, they have performed together since a young age. This immersion in chamber music has enabled them to develop a natural playing style, collective breathing, and an exceptional artistic communion. The Tchalik Quartet trained with Günter Pichler (first violinist and founder of the Alban Berg Quartet) at the prestigious Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid. They have also studied with renowned chamber musicians, including Jan Talich and Vladimír Bukač (Talich Quartet), Yovan Markovitch (formerly of Quatuor Ysaye/Quatuor Danel), Heime Müller (Artemis Quartet), Johannes Meissl (Artis Quartet), and Krzysztof Chorzelski (Belcea Quartet). In February 2018, they won First Prize at the Salzburg Mozart Competition, with the jury also awarding them the Special Prize for the best interpretation of a Mozart quartet. In autumn 2024, the Tchalik Quartet opened a string quartet class at the École Normale de Musique de Paris.

A concert recorded by our partner Musiq3