Today, Karol Szymanowski is considered one of Poland's most important composers. However, he initially had to assert himself abroad. Only after World War I did he settle back in Warsaw, where he creatively explored the folk music of his homeland, for example in the 2nd String Quartet (1927). In the second lunch/brunch concert, this work will be heard together with the 13th String Quartet (1949) by the Soviet composer Nikolai Myaskovsky, who was a contemporary of Szymanowski and a close friend of Sergei Prokofiev.

For our series of brunch and lunch concerts, musicians of the Philharmonia Zürich present work trouvailles in various constellations, familiar pieces in unusual arrangements, and aural adventures the likes of which you’ve never heard before. These chamber concerts take place in the relaxed yet intimate atmosphere of the magnificent Opernhaus Spiegelsaal. Afterwards, we look forward to welcoming you to the new Bernadette Restaurant for brunch or lunch à la carte. Reserve your table with a magnificent view of the glittering Lake Zurich and the lively Sechseläutenplatz at +41 44 268 64 64 or online at www.bernadette.ch.