Upcoming concerts
January 2027
Ebstorf, Germany
The programme takes the audience on a journey from Anton Reicha, one of the pioneers of the woodwind quintet, through Pavel Haas, György Ligeti and Samuel Barber, to American composer and flutist Valerie Coleman. Her composition Tzigane brings the concert to a virtuosic close, unfolding as a passionate journey through the expressive and sonic possibilities of the five instruments, inspired by the works of Ravel and Sarasate.
- Anton Reicha (1770-1831) – Bläserquintett in e-Moll Op. 88, Nr. 1
- Pavel Haas (1899-1944) – Bläserquintett, Op. 10
- György Ligeti (1923-2006) – Sechs Bagatellen für Bläserquintett
- Samuel Barber (1910-1981) – Summer Music for wind quintet, Op. 31
- Valerie Coleman (*1970) – Tzigane for wind quintet
Date & Time: January 2nd 2027, 17:00
Location: Kloster Ebstorf,
Kirchplatz 10, 29574 Ebstorf, Germany
Tickets are €10 in advance and €12 at the door.
Past concerts
June 2026
GazteKlasika
In June 2026 the VAYLA QUINTET is invited to play at the GazteKlasika Festival in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, presenting the collaborative project „Winds in Motion: Dialogues Across Europe.“
This residency (8-14 June 2026) will explore European chamber music traditions through a contemporary lens, promoting artistic exchange and learning.
- Malcolm Arnold – Three Shanties (c. 1953)
- Joseph Haydn – Divertimento in B-flat major (c. 1767)
- Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin (1914–1917)
- Carl Nielsen – Wind Quintet, Op. 43 (1922)
When: Friday, June 12, 19:00
Where: Aula San Pablo, Vicente Goicoechea Kalea, 5, 01008 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Araba, España
Read more: https://www.gazteklasika.com
The program spans different periods and styles, highlighting the rich timbral possibilities and versatility of the ensemble through works by Haydn, Arnold, Ravel, and Nielsen. From the clarity and elegance of Classicism to the expressive languages of the 20th century, the concert establishes a continuous dialogue between tradition and modernity, exploring contrasts, colors, and the unique sonic nuances of the wind quintet.
The experience is further enhanced by a wine tasting led by Vinosfera, conceived as a true dialogue between music and enology. The audience can discover how the aromas, textures, and subtleties of each wine relate to the colors and expressive qualities of the music, creating a fully immersive and unique concert experience.
May 2026
Cameri, Italy
The program features a rich selection of cornerstone works from the wind quintet repertoire by Carl Nielsen, Maurice Ravel, Malcolm Arnold and Joseph Haydn.
- Malcolm Arnold – Three Shanties (c. 1953)
- Joseph Haydn – Divertimento in B-flat major (c. 1767)
- Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin (1914–1917)
- Carl Nielsen – Wind Quintet, Op. 43 (1922)
Date & Time: May 30, 2026, 19:00
Location: Santuario della Madonna di San Cassiano
Berlin, Germany
On Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Vayla Quintet presents a new chamber music program in one of Berlin’s most iconic churches: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, located at Budapester Straße 48.
The program brings together works by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maurice Ravel, and György Ligeti. From Classical elegance to 20th-century innovation, the concert highlights the expressive range and color of this versatile chamber music formation.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Ouvertüre aus „Cosi fan tutte“ (arr. für Bläserquintett)
- Joseph Haydn – Divertimento in B-flat major (c. 1767)
- Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin (1914–1917)
- György Ligeti (1923-2006) – Sechs Bagatellen für Bläserquintett
Date & Time: January 09, 2026, 19:00
Location: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis Kirche