The Gould’s long-established reputation as one of our leading piano trios has been built not only on the quality of its music-making but also on the eclectic nature of its repertoire. This is well illustrated by tonight’s programme, which includes a work from 2012 by the respected Scottish composer Helen Grime and a delightful [...]
After Schumann at his most romantic and the cascading emotions of Schubert’s lyrical Arpeggione sonata, music inspired by the rhythms and cultures of Spain is prefaced by Debussy’s set of six pieces dedicated with great tenderness to his small daughter. When pianist Steven Osborne suggested a concert with his regular duo partner, cellist Alban [...]
The acclaimed Cheltenham-based Carducci Quartet open the season with a programme of three completely different sound worlds. They start the concert with Mozart’s ‘Hunt’ quartet which we have not had for many years. They follow with the emotional roller-coaster of the youthful quartet by Ravel. The Carducci are renowned for their interpretation of the [...]
