Elisabeth Smalt

Based on the provided discography highlights, Elisabeth Smalt appears to be a highly accomplished violist deeply immersed in both classical chamber music and contemporary repertoire. Her recent work showcases a fascinating range, from breathing new life into early Romantic gems by Hummel, Ries, and Schubert within piano quartets and quintets, to championing modern composers. She's a key collaborator on projects like Patrick Ozzard-Low's "In Opposition," Frank Denyer's evocative "Silenced Voices," and the comprehensive exploration of Christian Wolff's innovative pieces in "(Re)Making Music."

Smalt's musical focus seems centered on collaborative chamber performance and interpreting diverse compositional voices, spanning centuries of musical tradition while actively engaging with challenging contemporary works. Her recordings demonstrate significant dedication to both rediscovering historical pieces and bringing demanding modern compositions to listeners. She operates primarily within the sphere of classical and new music performance and recording.

Genres

Chamber Music

Avant-garde

Experimental

Latest Release

Early Romantic Piano Quartets by Hummel, Ries & Schubert

Bart Van Oort•

Elisabeth Smalt•

Heleen Hulst•

Mátyás Virág•

Van Swieten Society

Album - 7 Tracks - Released October 29, 2025