QUARTONAL (eng)
Quartonal began its roots in Northern Germany in the Uetersen Boy’s Choir and is currently one of the most sought-after vocal ensembles in Germany. The four singers, Mirko Ludwig (Tenor), Pedro Matos (Tenor), Steffen Henning (Baritone) and Sönke Tams Freier (Bass), charm their audiences with their vast repertoire, attention to the smallest musical detail and refreshing witticism. Their trademark is their acutely harmonious sound that transcends every musical genre.
Shortly after the formation of the ensemble in 2006, Quartonal won first place at the German National Choir Competition (Dortmund) in the Vocal Ensemble category. Since then they have won multiple prizes in various international competitions.
The ensemble continues to perform throughout Europe, as well as Taiwan, Japan and China. The four singers are frequently invited to perform at festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Musikfest Stuttgart, Rheingau Musik Festival and MDR Musiksommer.
The repertoire of the ensemble covers a large part of the spectrum of the international a cappella literature: Renaissance Madrigales, sacred and secular men’s choral works of the romantic period to contemporary compositions, international folk songs, while specializing in German and low German folk songs. In addition, they pride themselves with performing new compositions and arrangements. Quartonal collaborates with international renowned composers and arrangers. They have also received artistic direction from the King’s Singers.
To date, Sony Classical has released three albums by the ensemble: Another Way, Everytime, and Traumgestalten. These recordings showcase a diverse repertoire, spanning from secular compositions by English composers of the 20th and 21st centuries to international pop and folk songs, as well as unique and mystical German vocal music.
Quartonal regularly gives workshops around the world for choirs, vocal ensembles and conductors.
QUARTONAL auf Youtube “Live in Concert”
