{"id":135,"date":"2025-01-17T11:08:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T19:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T17:45:06","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"135\" class=\"elementor elementor-135 elementor-59\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e19f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21e19f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423f68b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"423f68b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-1024x710.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-115\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-1024x710.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-300x208.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-768x533.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-1536x1065.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-2048x1420.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/wienerkammersymphonie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/slide-200x139.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1b5f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b1b5f0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6055911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6055911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42a0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f42a0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Wiener Kammersymphonie \u2013 An Orchestra in Chamber Form<\/strong><\/p><p>Imagine a string orchestra where each section is represented by a single musician. That\u2019s the concept behind the Wiener Kammersymphonie \u2013 a unique ensemble that merges orchestral richness with chamber music finesse. In addition to performing original string quintets by composers like Anton\u00edn Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, George Onslow, and Joseph Eybler, the ensemble is passionately committed to interpreting symphonic and operatic works arranged exclusively for this formation.<\/p><p>Based in Vienna and composed of top-level musicians, the group is united by a shared artistic vision: to blend their individual talents into one cohesive and dynamic musical experience.<\/p><p>Structured like an orchestra with a carefully selected core of musicians who rotate seamlessly and flexibly, the ensemble\u2019s repertoire spans from Viennese Classicism to contemporary music.<\/p><p><strong>Performing Worldwide<\/strong><\/p><p>The Wiener Kammersymphonie performs across Europe and is regularly invited to renowned festivals and venues in South America \u2013 including Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru.<\/p><p>\u00a0<strong>A small ensemble. A big sound.<\/strong><br \/>Learn more about our story, our repertoire, and upcoming concerts.<\/p><p><strong>What the press says<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"535\">Renowned for their expressive power and technical brilliance, the Wiener Kammersymphonie continues to impress audiences and critics alike. Their ability to evoke the grandeur of a full symphonic orchestra with just five string players has been described as nothing short of extraordinary.<\/p><p>\u2026the string quintet Wiener Kammersymphonie, unrivaled performers for their intonation, soft timbre, and ironic descriptive depth\u2026\u201d<br data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\" \/><em data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"360\">(Giornale dell&#8217;Umbria)<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"916\">\u201cThe Wiener Kammersymphonie captures the grandeur of Beethoven\u2019s symphonic language with extraordinary finesse. Particularly notable is the use of the fifth string\u2014found only on orchestral double basses\u2014which gave the ensemble a striking, at times seemingly limitless, depth. Their performance was fiery and inspired, with each musician playing at the height of their artistry. They succeeded brilliantly in evoking the richness and power of a full orchestra. The audience responded with a well-deserved, enthusiastic standing ovation.\u201d<br data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1145\">Jan-Willem van Ree, Program Director, Edesche Concertzaal<\/em><\/p><p>The concert concluded with <em data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"154\">M\u00e4rchenbilder<\/em> (<em data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"177\">Fairy Tale Pictures<\/em>) by Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897\u20131957), the Jewish-Austrian composer who later became a naturalized American citizen and established his reputation in Hollywood, where he was awarded two Academy Awards for his film scores. His music is distinguished by its expressive charm, rich contrasts, and refined rhythmic and timbral invention. The ensemble offered a superb interpretation of this evocative work.<\/p><p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"942\">As encores, two pieces imbued with unmistakable Viennese spirit: <em data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"665\">Liebesleid<\/em> (<em data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"682\">Love\u2019s Sorrow<\/em>) by Fritz Kreisler, and the exuberant polka <em data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"751\">Unter Donner und Blitz<\/em> (<em data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"782\">Under Thunder and Lightning<\/em>) by Johann Strauss. 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