The art of kebyar A quartet that is not only extremely Explosive contrasts of tempo, dynamics and colours well composed, and at the top of their game, but also musicians that are capable of moving beyond You have the potential to do These are the qualities that characterise gamelan gong kebyar technical perfection to reach musical anything. You are very sensitive music, when a group of different instruments are played communication.’ and you always give your all together for so long that they become one. The unique virtu- osity and energy of kebyar is adored by the Balinese com- Revista Musical Catalana to music. You are virtuoso.’ munity. Sergio Azzolini The most impressive thing was the agogic flexibility: each new phrase Kebyart, was created organically - playing in sync, the daily endeavour Kebyart, as though they were one - and held together, to create something a never-ending creating a space in which extraordinary Kebyart, unique interest in moments of music are brought to life.’ the search for musical roots excellence Musikdorf Ernen Magazine Kebyart, an explosion of energy and fresh air Kebyart, on stage an open space breathing as one The quartet showed It almost seemed for their profound understanding as if the young gentlemen creativity of the classical genre. were one and the same person, Simplicity, elegance, contrast so much did their musical and humour were the key tools phrases rise and fall in Kebyart, Kebyart, on which their performance a moving harmony, promoting breaking the limits was based. A truly excellent intertwining their intentions individuality Kebyart, of saxophone performance.’ into one filigree piece.’ to create a the democracy to find the true collective Diari Ara Berner Zeitung of friendship message of music way of life 2 2018 Kebyart in numbers 1st Prize at ‘ORPHEUS Swiss Chamber Music 2021 Competition’, Start of ECHO Rising Switzerland 2020 Stars Tour (2021-2022), 130 Debut at nominated by Palau de national concerts 2019 Stadt-Casino Basel, la Música Catalana and L’Auditori de Barcelona Debut at L’Auditori 1ST Prize in the beginning the concert de Barcelona ‘Franz Cibulka season with Novus Debut with Spanish 40 Competition’, Austria and Schumann Radio and Television Debut at Fundación international concerts Quartet Orchestra (RTVE) Juan March Debut at Festival Philip Glass Concerto Musikdorf Ernen Debut at First concerts Konzerthaus Berlin Debut in the 10 in Austria, Germany 2017 First concert tour Festival de Peralada, countries and France in China Debut at Accents, debut album ‘Schubertíada’ first saxophone quartet Accepted into Quintet concert to appear in this festival First tours abroad: Vilabertran, the first the European with the Hungarian 10 Russia, Luxembourg wind ensemble and Debut at Wigmore Hall Chamber Music pianist Dénes Várjon awards in and The Netherlands saxophone quartet to national and international Academy, the only Album release Premiere of Nemanja appear in this competitions Debut at group accepted in ‘I’m an unusual thing’ Radivojevic’s work at renowned festival Zeister Muziekdagen 2018 with countertenor Swiss Chamber Quintet with Xavier Sabata Premiere of works Premiere of Music Festival, the pianist and 4 by Joan Magrané at José Río-Pareja’s Adelboden composer Soloists with pieces commissioned Palau de la Música work at L’Auditori Banda Municipal Joined the Albert Guinovart Catalana, and Elena de Barcelona de Barcelona, Musethica Project 2016 Rykova at EMCY Soloists with at L’Auditori de First saxophone Project ‘Give Music a Appointed as guest Camerata Rhein Barcelona Winners of quartet in the st Future’ in teachers at ESMUC 1 Prize at ‘Primer Master’s in Chamber First concerts in Malta Luxembourg (Escola Superior de Palau’ Palau de la Music at the Música de Catalunya), Música Catalana Joined the Hochschule für Barcelona ‘Cuarteto Casals’ Musik in Basel 1st Prize at chamber music class Created the Regular classes with: BBVA Music Awards ‘Academia Mestral’, Masterclasses with Rainer Schmidt, their own saxophone 2015 Debut at Palau de la Cuarteto Quiroga Sergio Azzolini, and chamber music Música Catalana and Jerusalem Claudio Martínez- Winners of academy ‘Jeunesses Debut at Quartet Mehner and Anton Kernjak 2014 Musicales Spain ‘Festival de Torroella Named as Selmer Quartet created Competition’ de Montgrí’ & Vandoren artists Masterclasses with Artemis Quartet 4 Kebyart is more than just four musicians... Our shining stars Rainer Schmidt Sergio Azzolini Dénes Várjon Xavier Sabata Johannes Meissl Hatto Beyerle Jonathan Brown Cibrán Sierra Hagen Quartett bassoonist pianist countertenor violinist and ECMA Alban Berg Quartett Cuarteto Casals Cuarteto Quiroga artistic director ‘Four young but ‘You are flexible, ‘I was absolutely ‘They have taken ‘Four truly sensitive passionate and very, you experiment together, delighted by their ‘Four fully accomplished the challenge of and cultured very good musicians.’ you are always open wonderful musicianship, musicians who already breathing and turned musicians, to new things. To be able energy, great musical have an impressive it into an expressive well-educated to reinvent music in this creativity. They are a ability to think, feel advantage. They have and refined players way is one of the joys wonderful chamber music and breath as one.’ found a way to breath with a strong sense we share when I work group, playing a very as one with the of commitment and with you.’ interesting repertoire character of the music.’ determination.’ with a huge devotion.’ Claudio Martínez Anton Kernjak Kennedy Moretti Joan Magrané Hèctor Parra Artemis Quartet Jerusalem Quartet -Mehner pianist pianist composer composer pianist ‘Working with them ‘Their performances ‘Warm, Mediterranean ‘The quartet is has been the best are not only precise and symphonic characterised by a experience in my years and adjusted, but ensemble.’ completely reliable of teaching. also alive and extremely technical ability, Hard-working, flexible. Full of dialogue, an intense reaction serious and with the mutual understanding, to musical events vital ingredient: glances and attentive and deep knowledge an enormous talent.’ listening.’ of music. Their commitment to hard work and solid cultural knowledge gives hope for a really promising future.’ 6 Kebyart is more than just four musicians... Our partners Jürg Müller-Stiftung Finale from Quatuor Op.109 by Aleksandr Glazunov Our approach to music https://youtu.be/ArrdetIDa78 We have a three-way approach to music: the original repertoire, commitment to current music and transcriptions of other works with their own arrangements. Joan Magrané: Estris de llum Commissioned by Kebyart Ensemble https://youtu.be/_lJLueln-jM Kebyart - Schubertiade (Andante from String Quartet No. 10 D87) Kebyart & Dénes Várjon Schumann Piano Quintet: I.Allegro Brillante https://youtu.be/anZ1kskPfHU 8 https://youtu.be/G9C8xUeGmm0 We aim to... Blinded by the light of an endless passion to make music together, each of the four of us shines in such a way that, when combined with the others, we create a magical universe through which you can see the music.’ Pere, Víctor, Robert & Daniel | Kebyart To develop To be part To become and explore of this industry To exchange one of Europe’s And, above all, our professional with opportunities musical brightest young to share our goals, and grow focused on artistic experiences musical stars passion for our career and social with other artists chamber music contribution 10 [email protected] www.kebyart.com.