Quartet 4Klang: Anniversary celebration and tango sounds in Sonneberg!

Quartet 4Klang: Anniversary celebration and tango sounds in Sonneberg!

There's a lot happening in the music scene! Today, July 10, 2025, the 4Klang quartet celebrates its four-year anniversary. The talented group was founded during the challenging times of the Corona pandemic. The members are a creative ensemble consisting of Aaron Heinrich (piano, violin), Juliane Hofmann (flute), Roland Brehm (accordion) and Annette Walther (cello) - a colorful mix that provides a breath of fresh air. The final rehearsals are currently underway for a new program that is intended to delight the audience. Also striking is the red and black dress code of the musicians, which takes up the colors of tango.

But it's not just 4Klang that is polarizing, but also the social role of music, which was particularly noticeable during the pandemic. How Litwicorona reports, music is an important pillar of the art and culture scene and has both social and economic significance. During the crisis, massive economic inequalities and changes became visible. An international study finds that over 50% of respondents said music helped them cope better with the challenges of lockdown.

Music as a survival strategy

Especially in difficult times, music seemed to act like an elixir of life for many people. In a survey involving more than 5,000 participants from different countries, it was found that the use of music plays an essential role in both positive and negative emotions. The results show that music even served as a replacement for the lost human interaction. It is not surprising that new musical developments, which are summarized under the term “Corona music”, are particularly popular in times like this. This includes songs and musical styles that directly refer to the pandemic and reflect essential feelings of the last few years.

Musicians like the band AnnenMayKantereit have processed the experiences of the pandemic in their lyrics. Formed in 2011, the band has grown from street music to a household name. Your socially critical topics and the critical examination of the Corona situation appeal to many people. The album “12”, which was created during the first lockdown without personal contact between the musicians, impressively shows how creative processes can bridge the gap even in times of crisis. Litwicorona highlights how important such creative expressions were to society.

Considering the successes of Quartet 4Klang and the band AnnenMayKantereit, it becomes clear how much music becomes not only a creative outlet in times of crisis, but also a social link. She manages to bring people together and express common feelings - an ability that couldn't be more beautiful. The return to more normality is eagerly awaited, but the musical roots of the pandemic will probably be with us for a long time.

In southern Thuringia reports on the anniversary of the quartet 4Klang and their current projects. The fusion of creative forces and the spiritual influence of music on society remains a theme that continues to tick on the human clock.