On January 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the Kleiner Saal of the Stadthalle Memmingen hosted a New Year’s concert featuring pianist Julia Rinderle and violinist Judith Fliedl. The program was divided into two segments, each highlighting distinct musical themes. The first half revisited the duo’s October 2025 performance in New York City, where they played for the New York Philharmonic during the presentation of the new Köchel Catalogue. In Memmingen, they performed two selected sonatas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, complemented by a piece from Austrian-Swiss composer Beat Furrer.

The second half of the concert focused on works by female composers, including Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger, and Henriëtte Bosmans. Bosmans, a Dutch composer and pianist born in 1895, was known for her contributions to chamber music. Her “Sonate voor viool en piano,” composed in 1919, is a notable example of her work. This sonata, characterized by its expressive depth and technical demands, reflects the late Romantic style and showcases Bosmans’ compositional skill.

The inclusion of Bosmans’ violin sonata in the program highlights a growing recognition of her contributions to classical music. Despite facing challenges during World War II, including a ban from performing due to her refusal to join the Reichsmusikkammer, Bosmans continued to compose and perform. Her works, such as the violin sonata, are gaining renewed attention, underscoring her role in the musical landscape of the early 20th century.

The concert in Memmingen provided an opportunity for audiences to experience a blend of classical tradition and the works of female composers whose contributions are increasingly recognized. By featuring Bosmans’ violin sonata alongside pieces by Schumann and Boulanger, the program offered a diverse and enriching musical experience, celebrating both historical and contemporary perspectives in classical music.