Archive: 2009 Series
‘Friendship’
‘Exquisite phrasing and warm, true harmonies…a serving of celestial sounds.’
The Sydney Morning Herald, August 2008
Seraphim Trio celebrates fifteen years of chamber music with a very special series: Friendship. Friendship lies at the heart of chamber music, and in these three innovative concerts, we celebrate this. 2009 is an exciting year for us, as we move our Melbourne concerts to the new Melbourne Recital Centre. Our concerts in Adelaide’s Grainger Studio will be enhanced by a sparkling new Steinway, while in Sydney, we remain in the beautiful and historic surrounds of the Independent Theatre. We invite you to join us in one of our three musical homes, for a year – long celebration of friendship.
concert one
Lest we Forget
Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor
RACHMANINOFF
Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70 No. 1, ‘Ghost’
BEETHOVEN
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
SHOSTAKOVICH
Seraphim Trio dedicates this concert to the memory of war, exploring friendship, heroism and grief, through readings and music. Rachmaninoff’s early, tragic Trio élégiaque No. 1 is paired with Beethoven’s masterful ‘Ghost’ trio, dating from his heroic period. The concert concludes with Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2, composed during the Second World War: an elegy for the composer’s closest friend, and a striking work of protest.
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concert two
Brahms and the Schumanns
Trio in G minor, Op. 17
CLARA SCHUMANN
Fantasiestücke in A minor for Piano Trio, Op. 88
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8
JOHANNES BRAHMS
In September 1853, after meeting the young Brahms, Robert Schumann jotted a few words into his journal: ‘Visit from Brahms, a genius’. Thus began one of history’s great three – way friendships, between Brahms and the two Schumanns. In this recital, Seraphim Trio explores this legendary relationship, performing works from all three composers, alongside readings from their letters.
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concert three
Schubertiade
Variations on a Waltz by Schubert *
Calvin BOWMAN
Elena KATS – CHERNIN
Raymond CHAPMAN – SMITH
Andrea KELLER
Joe CHINDAMO
Ian MUNRO
Andrew FORD
Roger SMALLEY
Piano Quintet in A major, D 667 ‘Trout’
FRANZ SCHUBERT
For its final recital in 2009, Seraphim Trio premieres a new, specially-commissioned set of variations on a waltz by Schubert, by eight of Australia’s leading composers. To conclude this Schubertiade, or Schubert celebration, the trio is joined by Jacqui Cronin (viola) and David Campbell (bass) to perform Schubert’s beloved ‘Trout’ Quintet, recently voted Australia’s favourite chamber music piece by listeners of ABC Classic FM. *World premiere, commissioned with the support of Ars Musica Australis
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‘effortless ensemble, sensitive instrumental balance and unity of interpretation: natural homogeneity that only time can deliver.’
The Australian, November 2008
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Thank you for sharing the joy of chamber music.
Download the 2009 Series Brochure here: 2009 Series
Enquiries
Helen Burbery
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