| | The members of this brilliant young piano trio reside in Greenville, South Carolina where they teach at Furman University. The cellist, Christopher Hutton, is well known to Wellington audiences, having begun his career here and performed extensively throughout New Zealand over the years.
Three major works from the piano trio repertoire open our 2010 season in style, setting the stage for a great year of music ahead.
A youthful Rachmaninoff in reflective mood wrote his Trio élégiaque No. 1 in 1892, but it was not published until 1947, after his death.
Shostakovich’s memorial to Ivan Sollertinsky combines solemnity with vigorous Russian folk songs, in a poignant tribute to his friend’s life and heritage.
From ghostly whispers to soaring passion, Brahms’s mighty Piano Trio in C shows the composer at the height of his musical genius. Sunday 16 May3:00 pm, Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town HallRachmaninoff – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. Post.
Shostakovich – Piano Trio in E minor, Op.67
Brahms – Piano Trio in C, Op.87 |
