About
[Performance Introduction]
Who said classical music is boring? Beyond imagination! A hilarious comic string quartet that'll have you laughing non-stop!
"Pagagnini," a string quartet produced by YLLANA Production, a Spanish performance production company, is a unique comic performance that breaks away from the conventional format of serious and solemn classical concerts. The performance captivates audiences with witty humor and beautiful musical medleys that stir the emotions, particularly reflecting the complex compositional techniques, reckless personality, and musical interpretations of the genius musician Paganini within its narrative. This performance represents a new genre of "classical contemporary music" showcased by four outstanding musicians with refined playing techniques, earning praise not only from general audiences but also from discerning music enthusiasts. It can be enjoyed by audiences worldwide regardless of age, gender, or nationality, and has been recognized for its artistic merit, winning the "Best Production Award" at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the UK and numerous international festivals. It was invited as the opening production of the Busan International Theatre Festival, where it sold out, and in 2026, it will present even more upgraded humor and irony to allow audiences to resonate with the stage through laughter.
[Program]
P. Sarasate – Carmen Fantasie, Op. 25
M. de Falla – Spanish Dance from La vida breve
L. Boccherini – Minuet in E Major, Op. 13 No. 5
J. Pachelbel – Canon in D Major, T. 337
Pagagnini Quartet – Rhapsody No. 3, Op. 1
S. Umebayashi – "Yumeji's Theme" from In the Mood for Love
W. A. Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
U2 – "With or Without You"
S. Gainsbourg – "La Javanaise"
N. Paganini – Caprice No. 24, Op. 1
A. Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
* The above program is subject to change at the discretion of the performers.