in the fields vision string quartet

• Traditional: Kopanitsa:
• 1 Traditional: Kopanitsa 04:06
• Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937): String Quartet in F Major, 2nd Movement:
• 2 Ravel: String Quartet in F Major, 2nd Movement 06:21
• Florian Willeitner (b. 1991): Ravel Reloaded:
• 3 Willeitner: Ravel Reloaded 06:18
• Bela Bartók (1881 - 1945): String Quartet No. 4:
• 4 Bartók: String Quartet No. 4: 2nd Movement, Percussive Dimensions 02:54
• 5 Bartók: String Quartet No. 4: 3rd Movement 06:01
• Florian Willeitner: Lydian Rose:
• 6 Willeitner: Lydian Rose 03:17
• Comelis Vreeswijk (1937 - 1987): Grimasch Om Morgonen:
• 7 Vreeswijk: Grimasch Om Morgonen 02:00
• Antonín Dvořák (1841 - 1904): String Quartet No. 13:
• 8 Dvořák: String Quartet No. 13: 3rd Movement 07:09
• Florian Willeitner: Dvořák Reloaded:
• 9 Willeitner: Dvořák Reloaded 04:44
• Bela Bartók: String Quartet No. 4:
• 10 Bartók: String Quartet No. 4: 4th Movement, Percussive Dimensions 02:49
• Florian Willeitner: Raindance:
• 11 Willeitner: Raindance 04:11
• Mahan Mirarab (b. 1983): Convalescence:
• 12 Mirarab: Convalescence 05:27
• Bela Bartók: String Quartet No. 4:
• 13 Bartók: String Quartet No. 4: 5th Movement 05:36
• Joel Lyssarides (b. 1992): Skymning:
• 14 Lyssarides: Skymning 05:20
• Total Runtime 01:06:13

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Since their founding in 2012, the vision string quartet has stood out for its genre-defying approach and fearless flexibility — performing classical repertoire from memory, composing its own works, and blurring boundaries between classical, rock, jazz, and minimalism.

In the Fields is the young quartet’s bold return — their ACT debut and first recording in five years. It’s a single, choreographed journey that fuses the spirit of folk, the pulse of dance, and the depth of classical tradition into one seamless arc.

Inspired by Béla Bartók’s Fourth String Quartet and its dramatic five-movement form, the album reimagines the string quartet as a living, breathing band — one that thrives on improvisation, rhythm, and fearless experimentation. Movements from Bartók are interwoven with music by Ravel and Dvořák, original works by the quartet’s own Florian Willeitner and their guest collaborators, and arrangements of traditional folk tunes.

Joined by pianist Joel Lyssarides, guitarist Mahan Mirarab, and drummer Bernhard Schimpelsberger, the ensemble expands the sonic possibilities of the string quartet, exploring new tonal worlds where classical mastery meets jazz, folk, and global influences.

With In the Fields, the quartet reaffirms its mission: to stay true to what it loves while venturing into the unknown. It’s an album that bridges past and future — timeless yet full of fresh energy — and a declaration that the string quartet still has endless horizons. The visions invite listeners to press play, lean in, and be carried across fields of sound, memory, invention, and tradition.

Vision String Quartet:
Florian Willeitner, violin
Daniel Stoll, violin
Leonard Disselhorst, cello
Sander Stuart, viola

Vision String Quartet:
Redefining the String Quartet Experience


Since its founding in 2012, the vision string quartet has rapidly risen to the forefront of the international music scene, redefining the possibilities of a modern string quartet. Fusing classical mastery with electrifying originality, these four visionary musicians seamlessly bridge genres—effortlessly navigating between the classical string quartet repertoire and their own compositions that draw inspiration from folk, pop, rock, funk, and minimal music. Their fearless approach and groundbreaking sound have established them as pioneers in the contemporary chamber music landscape.

Breaking Boundaries – From Concert Halls to Bold New Formats

Renowned for their innovative concert experiences, the vision string quartet performs in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Berlin Philharmonie, and Wigmore Hall London. They are also sought-after performers at major festivals such as the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Bodenseefestival, Beethovenfest Bonn, and the Trondheim Chamber Music Festival. Beyond traditional concert settings, the quartet experiments with unconventional formats, from performances in complete darkness to memorized renditions of classical, romantic, and contemporary works —freeing them to engage more deeply with both their music and their audience. Their dynamic and genre-defying style transcends the boundaries of chamber music, redefining what a string quartet can be.

Chart-Topping Albums & Prestigious Accolades

The vision string quartet first gained international recognition as exclusive recording artists with Warner Classics, releasing their debut album memento and their second album Spectrum. Memento received the Opus Klassik Award for Best Chamber Music Recording in 2020. With Spectrum, the quartet presented music entirely composed and produced by the ensemble, accompanied by self-directed and curated music videos.

After a five-year recording break, the quartet returns with In the Fields, their new album released on ACT Music. Inspired by Béla Bartók, the album interweaves classical works—with folk influences, jazz, and original compositions. Featuring guests including Bernhard Schimpelsberger, Mahan Mirarab, and Joel Lyssarides, this album is a bold statement of the vision string quartet’s genre-crossing creativity and artistic curiosity.

As winners of multiple top-tier competitions, including first prize and all special prizes at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Competition in Berlin and the International Concours de Genève, the quartet has cemented its place among the elite of the chamber music world. Additional accolades include the Chamber Music Prize of the Jürgen Ponto Foundation, the Würth Prize, and the Ritter Prize of the Oscar and Vera Ritter Foundation. They honed their craft under the mentorship of the Artemis Quartet at the Berlin University of the Arts, as well as with Günter Pichler of the Alban Berg Quartet at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid. Other key mentors include Heime Müller, Eberhardt Feltz, and Gerhard Schulz.

Global Recognition & Exciting Collaborations

Recent highlights include tours to Japan, Australia, and Korea, as well as debut performances at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Grand Concert Hall in Warsaw, Teatro La Fenice in Venice, and the Tonhalle Zürich. In the 2025/26 season, the vision string quartet will be ensemble-in-residence at the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, with a total of eight concerts. The quartet will also perform as soloists with the Orchestra of the National Theatre Mannheim, the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra, the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, and in 2027 with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin. The program includes John Adams' string quartet concerto Absolute Jest and the world premiere of a new work for string quartet and orchestra by first violinist Florian Willeitner.

The vision string quartet is an official endorser of Thomastik-Infeld.

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