Esker Festival 2026 - Kandinsky Quartet and friends in Concert

As part of the Esker Festival 2026 we are delighted to once again feature the incredible Kandinsky Quartet as our Quartet in Residence. As well as leading the string sections of the orchestra we are delighted to feature them in a concert of their own on Thursday August 19th in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway. The concert will feature works by Mozart and Dvorak. Kandinsky Quartet: Hannah Kandinsky - Violin Israel Gutiérrez Vildósola - Violin Ignazio Alayza - Viola Antonio Gervilla Díaz- Cello The Kandinsky Quartet – founded in Vienna in 2020 – is quickly making its presence felt across Europe. With a keen ear for colour and a sharp musical instinct, the ensemble explores the richness of the string quartet repertoire through four distinct characters and artistic perspectives. In April 2024, they were awarded First Prize at the Gasteig Competition in Munich. Previous accolades include prizes at the Boccherini and Mozart Competitions, as well as the “Verbier Anniversary Prize.”