• Philharmonic Oboe Quartet

    Members of Berliner Philharmoniker.
    Four friends. Four instruments. One passion.

    • Rediscovering forgotten repertoires.
    • Encouraging composers to write new pieces.
    • Connecting theatre, literature and music through cooperations with actors.
  • Philharmonisches Oboen Quartett

    Mitglieder der Berliner Philharmoniker.
    Vier Freunde. Vier Instrumente. Eine Passion.

    • Wiederentdeckung verschollenen Repertoires.
    • Komponisten zu neuen Werken animieren.
    • Zusammenarbeit mit Schauspielern.
  • Four instruments, one vision

    The POQ, founded in 2016 by Christoph Hartmann (oboe), Luíz Fïlíp Coelho (violin), Walter Küssner (viola) and Clemens Weigel (cello), features a unique combination of a string trio and oboe. The remarkable combination of string and wind instruments in the small cast allows for each one of them to thrive and find its own rightful place. Thus making a performance of the four virtuosi an exceptional and exciting experience.

    The musicians were brought together by more than just a shared vision. As long-time friends and colleagues, they have been performing and touring the world in various ensembles throughout the years together.
    The inspiration for POQ can be traced back to a performance they did of an oboe quartet version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute by Franz Joseph Rosinack at the Landsberger Sommer Musiken in 2016. They have since then performed at numerous concert halls and festivals in Germany, Italy, Brazil and the USA, and will make its debut appearance in Japan in autumn of 2019. This occasion will also mark the release of the quartet’s first recording, a throwback to their origins: Rosinack’s version of The Magic Flute.

  • Vier Instrumente, eine Vision

    2016 von Christoph Hartmann (Oboe), Luíz Filip Coelho (Violine), Walter Küssner (Viola) und Clemens Weigel (Violoncello) gegründet, versucht das Philharmonische Oboen Quartett neue Wege zu gehen. Die intime Kombination von Streichtrio und Oboe erlaubt jedem Instrument sich sowohl solistisch zu entfalten als auch seinen Platz im Ensembleklang zu finden. So wird jedes Konzert zu einem virtuos aufregenden Erlebnis.

    Die vier Musiker verbindet mehr als nur eine gemeinsame Vision. Bereits seit der Studienzeit befreundet, spielten und reisten sie jahrelang gemeinsam in verschiedenen Ensembles der Berliner Philharmoniker.
    Die Initialzündung zur Gründung des Ensembles war die Aufführung von Mozarts Oper “Die Zauberflöte” in einer Quartettversion von Franz Joseph Rosinack bei den Landsberger Sommermusiken. Seitdem ist das Quartett gefragter Gast bei Konzerten und Festivals in Deutschland, Italien, Brasilien und den USA. Aus Anlass der ersten Japan Reise des Ensembles wird im Herbst 2019 die Debut-CD mit der Rosinack Version der “Zauberflöte” erscheinen.

  • Christoph Hartmann. Photo: Brioni
    Christoph Hartmann – Oboe
  • Luíz Fïlíp Coelho. Photo: Brioni
    Luíz Fïlíp Coelho – Violin
  • Walter Küssner. Photo: Brioni
    Walter Küssner – Viola
  • Clemens Weigel. Photo: Brioni
    Clemens Weigel – Violoncello
Philharmonic Oboe Quartet
Clemens Weigel - Violoncello

Clemens Weigel

Violoncello
“With my cello I want to touch the listener and take them on a journey to another world.”
Luíz Fïlíp Coelho - Violin

Luíz Fïlíp Coelho

Violin
”Clarity and precision, temperament and devotion – that’s why music touches the hearts of its listeners.”
Christoph Hartmann - Oboe

Christoph Hartmann

Oboe
“Having music as my profession is the fulfillment of my dreams. With my oboe, I can reach people anywhere in the world.”
Walter Küssner - Viola

Walter Küssner

Viola
”Rediscovering lost or forgotten masterpieces is a special charm of our ensemble.“
  • Clemens Weigel - Violoncello

    Clemens Weigel

    Violoncello
    “With my cello I want to touch the listener and take them on a journey to another world.”
  • Luíz Fïlíp Coelho - Violin

    Luíz Fïlíp Coelho

    Violin
    ”Clarity and precision, temperament and devotion – that’s why music touches the hearts of its listeners.”
  • Christoph Hartmann - Oboe

    Christoph Hartmann

    Oboe
    “Having music as my profession is the fulfillment of my dreams. With my oboe, I can reach people anywhere in the world.”
  • Walter Küssner - Viola

    Walter Küssner

    Viola
    ”Rediscovering lost or forgotten masterpieces is a special charm of our ensemble.“
Philharmonic Oboe Orchestra

Philharmonic Oboe Quartet
Dressed exclusively by Brioni
Photos: Brioni


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