6.30pm Pre-concert talk by musician and broadcaster Sandy Burnett (doors open 6.15pm)
7.30pm Concert
Musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York:
Kristin Lee, violin
Arnaud Sussmann, violin/viola
Nicholas Canellakis, cello
Sitkovetsky Trio:
Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin
Isang Enders, cello
Wu Qian, piano
Philip Dukes viola
Will Duerden double bass
Barber Adagio for strings
Chaminade Piano Trio No.2
Wagner Albumblatt (Romance) for violin and piano
Strauss Metamorphosen
This stunning programme features romantic music of profound emotional depth, from the mournful melodies of Barber's famous Adagio for strings to Strauss’s expressive contemplations on loss and transformation. Cecile Chaminard’s powerful Piano Trio demonstrates her acute gift for beautiful melodic writing, while the tender intimacy of romance is reflected in Wagner's Albumblatt. It’s a programme guaranteed to tug at the heart strings.
We are delighted to welcome players from the prestigious Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
A special pre-concert talk by musician and broadcaster Sandy Burnett, with musical illustrations by the performers, offers an in-depth look into the evening’s performance.