Ad Manaurem 1762 – String Quartet Season 2026: A Week of Musical Excellence and Emotion
The 2026 string quartet season brought together three promising young ensembles – the Galilée, Norse (formerly Sostenuto) and Aiolos Quartets – for a week of masterclasses at the Château de La Marthonie in Saint-Jean-de-Côle, in the heart of the Périgord Vert.
Under the artistic direction of Johannes Meissl, Professor of Chamber Music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), the young musicians enjoyed an inspiring week of intensive coaching, musical exploration and shared experiences.
Omar Saad, Kristin Pas, Hongfei Lyu, Jiaqi Lu, Aloisa Wetter, Alessandra Yang, Mostafa Saad, Gandhi Saad, Bjørg Pas, Tibah Saad, Johannes Meissl, Andreas Martinsen, Frida Rogn (l-r)
Highlights of the week
From 23 to 30 August 2026, the Château de La Marthonie once again came alive with rehearsals, musical discoveries and lively exchanges. In the inspiring historic setting of the château, the three quartets had the opportunity to deepen their interpretations, refine their musical understanding and grow together as ensembles.
Beyond the daily coaching sessions, the week was filled with inspiring encounters, a shared passion for music and many memorable moments together.
The closing concert in Saint-Jean-de-Côle
The closing concert, held in the church of Saint-Jean-de-Côle, brought the week to a wonderful conclusion.
All three quartets captivated the audience with their talent, sensitivity and musical commitment. Among the evening's most moving moments was the Norse Quartet's performance of the Norwegian national anthem, dedicated to the memory of their late king. The Galilée Quartet delighted the audience with an unexpected finale, evoking the enchanting sounds of the Middle East.
It was an evening filled with music and emotion – one that will be remembered for a long time.
We express our deep gratitude to the talented photographers of the "Objectif Photo en Périgord Vert" association for capturing these precious moments throughout the week, and for graciously making their images available to us.
Ad Manaurem 1762 warmly thanks Professor Johannes Meissl for his teaching, his kind and demanding approach and his support of the students.
Our thanks also go to the members and patrons, the board of directors and the volunteers of Ad Manaurem 1762, whose unwavering commitment and support are essential to the sustainability and excellence of our association.
A huge thank you also to our invaluable supporters, without whom none of this would be possible:
• our regional councillor, Colette Langlade , who is among our loyal supporters.
• the Périgord-Limousin Community of Municipalities, represented by its president, Raphaël Chipeaux, mayor of Nanteuil,
• the department with two councillors, Isabelle Hyvoz, mayor of Thiviers and Stéphane Fayol, mayor of St Pierre de Frugier.
• Michel Augeix, Mayor of Saint-Martin-de-Fressengeas, Ad Manaurem's place of residence.
• Thierry de Beaumont Beynac, mayor of Saint Jean de Côle, for his great generosity and without whom this event would not be what it is.
We thank
• the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations for its financial support,
• Crédit Agricole
• The company PhoneWeb for its commitment to partnership.
The concert of 28 August 2026
Programm
Galileo Quartet
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
String Quartet in B minor, Op. 33 No. 1, Hob. III:37
I. Allegro moderato, II. Minuet – Trio,
III. Andante, IV. Final. Presto
Sostenuto Quartet
Leoš Janáček (1854–1928)
String Quartet No. 1 "Kreutzer Sonata", JW VII/8
I. Adagio – Con moto – Vivo
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 76 No. 6, Hob. III:80
I. Allegretto-Allegro, II. Fantasia. Adagio, IV. Final. Allegro spirituoso
Aiolos Quartet
Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
String Quartet No. 12 in C minor “Quartettsatz”, D 703
Allegro assai
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
String Quartet in E minor, Op. 44 No. 2
I. Allegro assai appassionato, II. Scherzo. Allegro di molto,
III. Andante, IV. Presto agitato