Cuarteto Iberia at LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

CUARTETO IBERIA
Marta Peño Arcenillas, violin
Luis Agustín Rodríguez Lisbona, violin
Mario Oltra Sánchez, viola
Arnold Rodríguez Zurrón, cello

PROJECT
QuiXotadas
“QuiXotadas” explores the intricate interplay between idealism and disillusionment, inspired by Don Quixote. This project bridges literature and music, capturing Don Quixote’s quest for noble ideals in a pragmatic world. The musical program mirrors his journey, portraying both his commitment to dreams and the harsh truths he faces. Through original arrangements, singing, dynamic performances, and stage movement, “QuiXotadas” transforms the traditional chamber music experience, blurring the lines between literature and music. During intermission, the audience influences the performance by choosing between Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” and Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 3. This project redefines string quartet concerts by exploring the eternal debate of how noble ideals navigate challenging realities.
A “Quijotada” is understood as any fanciful or fictional endeavor, inspired by noble sentiments, and characterized by disastrous outcomes. It is a madness propelled by unrestrained passion. It is a constant fight to reach an utopia. With this journey we will create a musical book with you, in which you will choose the end of the story…

MUSIC PROGRAMME
FIRST PART
Mateu Fletxa “El Viejo” – Ensalada “La Negrina” (Arr. Arnold Rodríguez)
Gabriela L. Frank – Quijotada 1: Alborada
Gabriela L. Frank – Quijotada 2: Seguidilla para la Mancha
Gabriela L. Frank – Quijotada 3: Moto Perpetuo: La locura de Don Quijote
Alberto Ginastera – Cuarteto n. 2 mov. 1: Allegro Rústico
Gabriela L. Frank – Quijotada 4: La danza de los Arrieros
Enrique Granados – Romanza para cuarteto de cuerda

SECOND PART: (one quartet chosen by the audience)
Franz Schubert – “Der Tod und das Mädchen” D.810
II. Andante con moto IV. Presto

Dimitri Shostakovich – String Quartet n. 3
I. Allegretto II. Moderato con moto III. Allegro non troppo

Concert open to the public

The concert is organised by LAC Lugano Arte & Cultura thanks to the collaboration with Le Dimore del Quartetto