1nd concert of the Chamber Cycle 2026/2027

Jonian Ilias Kadesha, violin
Vashti Hunter, cello
Nicholas Rimmer, piano

Joseph Haydn: Trio for violin, cello and piano No. 11 in E major, Hob. XV:34
Giovanni Sollima: Hide and Seek (new work)
Johannes Brahms: Trio for violin, cello and piano no. 3 in C minor, Op. 101
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Antonín Dvořák: Trio for violin, cello and piano no. 4 in E major, Op. 90, "Dumky"

When musicians of unusual gifts come together in a classical trio (violin, cello, piano) – a temperamental and intellectual virtuoso of Greek-Albanian descent, an elegant London cellist and an English-German pianist with an eye for modernity – we can expect something inimitable. This is precisely what distinguishes Gaspard Trio, which has risen to become one of the most sought-after chamber ensembles of its generation with its fresh interpretations and authentic approach that captivates the ears and hearts of listeners. The musicians regularly perform in the world's most prestigious concert halls, and critics praise their "rich colors, sincerity and joy", which are said to be "in a league of their own". Their groundbreaking recordings of Haydn trios, performed with exceptional sparkle, wit and wit, have been accompanied by the words: "A true pleasure that leaves the listener thirsty, wanting more."

Their brilliant and full-blooded playing fits particularly well into music that is itself full of expressive extremes and stylistic intertwinings. Such is the music of composers working in the Central European area, where they came into contact with the diverse musical heritage of the peoples united in the former monarchy. Among them, Joseph Haydn stands out, who, even in his late London period, kept the warmth of the Burgenland sun in his heart and poured it into Trio No. 11, and Johannes Brahms, who is also late in his dramatic Trio in C minor filled with a blend of elegant Viennese relaxation and the direct rhythmic liveliness of the music of Pannonia. Dvořák's famous "Dumky" trio offers perhaps the most direct and heartfelt tribute to Slavic tradition: it is based on the dumka form, which originates from Ukrainian folk music and is marked by a characteristic emotional tension between melancholy and dance-like playfulness. The program will be completed by a novelty by the popular Italian cellist and composer Giovanni Sollima, dedicated to the Gaspard Trio.

Programme booklet 2026/2027

Tickets:
Regular price: €19
Pensioners and disabled persons: €11
Students: €5

Family ticket: €17 (adult), €5 (child)