The Vision String Quartet has announced a change in its line-up, with first violinist Florian Willeitner set to depart after five years with the ensemble. Danish violinist Adam Koch, who has already performed with the group in recent months, will join as the quartet’s new first violinist.
In a message shared on social media, the ensemble described Willeitner’s departure as a planned transition, noting that his “path and ours would eventually diverge again.” The quartet expressed gratitude for his role in shaping its artistic identity, adding that he would remain connected to the group’s creative work while pursuing new projects.
Koch, who will formally take on the position, has been collaborating with the quartet ahead of the announcement. The ensemble highlighted his “extraordinary talent” and described his arrival as bringing a new artistic perspective to the group.
Willeitner is expected to appear with the quartet in several upcoming performances, including a residency at the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, where audiences will have the opportunity to hear both the departing and incoming violinists during the transition.
Based in Berlin, the Vision String Quartet has built a growing international profile in recent years, performing at major European venues and festivals. Known for its distinctive approach, the ensemble combines core chamber repertoire with original compositions, improvisation, and performances from memory, positioning itself among a younger generation of quartets exploring new formats within the tradition.
This article was produced by the Moto Perpetuo editorial team.
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