3rd Hygge Chamber Music Festival

[PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION] In October and November 2026, on deepening autumn Friday evenings, a musical story unfolds as we walk through the season in Hygge where classics shine. is a time to feel the charm of chamber music while experiencing the musicians' breathing up close. In moments when you need a break from daily life, we hope that watching and enjoying performances at Hygge will become a time to find comfort and recharge your energy. :) Session 1 - October 2nd Aster Ensemble, formed with the meaning of the Latin word for "star" and a desire to create beautiful music together, brings works by Haydn, Piazzolla, and Tchaikovsky to life through their own distinctive interpretations with delicate tones and European sensibility. A stage where the elegance of classical music and warm emotion harmonize! [PROGRAM] Ernst von Dohnányi - Serenade for String Trio mov.1 Joseph Haydn - String Quartet Hob.III:17 II. Andante Cantabile ·Carlos Gardel - Por Una Cabeza (Scent of a Woman OST) ·Astor Piazzolla - Oblivion ·Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings mov.2 ·Fritz Kreisler - Liebesleid, Liebesfreud ·Joe Hisaishi - Merry Go Round of Life (Howl's Moving Castle OST) ·Harold Arlen - Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz OST) ·Josef Suk - Serenade for Strings mov.1 Session 2 - October 30th Dinette, meaning "casual dining with close friends," is an ensemble dedicated to making classical music an everyday culture that anyone can enjoy and appreciate comfortably. Going beyond traditional concert halls, they collaborate with audiences at outdoor stages, cultural complexes, and regional festivals. Experience Dinette's sensual original compositions and special repertoire, reinterpreting ragtime jazz on a classical foundation. [PROGRAM] M.Pujol - Tangata de Agosto I. Allegro II. Andante III. Allegro Rítmico A.Piazzolla - Yo Canto Un Tango Curtis Peacock - STRING QUARTET #1 I. My Funny Valentine II. Misty III. Limehouse Blues IV. Autumn Leaves Session 3 - November 20th Animus Saxophone Quartet, meaning "life" and "being alive," is a saxophone quartet ensemble formed by four musicians who want to convey living, breathing emotions through music. Composed of professional musicians trained in Paris, France—the birthplace of the saxophone—look forward to this stage showcasing Animus Quartet's diverse repertoire and rich musical interpretation. Session 4 - November 27th The Music is a classical specialist ensemble composed of four pianists actively performing domestically and internationally. From the "Composer Exploration Series" that deeply investigates traditional classics to solos, duos, and chamber music—they create refined, high-quality performances that communicate closely with the audience through diverse repertoire. On this stage, through Dvořák's , experience the mature and intense musical world created by two pianists. [PROGRAM] Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 Book 1. 1. in G minor: Allegro molto 2. in D minor: Allegro non assai 3. in F major: Allegretto 4. in F minor: Poco sostenuto 5. in F# minor: Allegro Book 3. 11. in D minor: Poco andante 12. in D minor: Presto 13. in D major: Andantino grazioso 14. in D minor: Un poco andante 15. in Bb major: Allegretto grazioso