GAME OF THIEVES – WIND QUINTETS FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART

Agnese NIKOLOVSKA, flute

Olivier GERMANI, oboe

Simone WEBER, clarinet

David SATTLER, bassoon

Leo HALSDORF, horn

Joyful, mischievous and full of unexpected twists, this program invites curious ears of every age into a world of imagination. Bizet’s Jeux d’Enfants opens with a set of playful snapshots, evoking bouncing balls, proud horseback rides, and the secret daydreams of childhood. Debussy’s Petite Suite embarks by boat on a gentle musical journey, its colors and melodies drifting by like delicately painted scenes. Quite the contrast to György Ligeti’s Six Bagatelles: they are delightful miniatures filled with dry humor, rhythmic twists, and clever surprises. Finally, Oscar Navarro’s Juego de Ladrones, based on a novel by Miguel de Cervantes, whisks the audience into a cheeky tale of thieves on the move, with spirited interplay and a generous dash of theatrical fun. A vibrant, imaginative matinée that blends fantasy and virtuosity — ideal for anyone who enjoys a good musical escapade, no matter their age!