Friday 24 February 2012

Schubert Ensemble

William Howard	Piano
Simon Blendis	Violin
Alex Wood	Violin
Douglas Paterson	Viola
Jane Salmon	Cello

Programme

Shostakovich	Piano Quintet, Opus 57
Anthony Powers	'Nightsongs' (2008) for Piano Quartet
Elgar	Piano Quintet, Opus 84

(Click image to enlarge) The Schubert Ensemble has established itself over 28 years as one of the world’s leading exponents of music for piano and strings. Regularly giving over 50 concerts a year, the Ensemble has performed in over 40 different countries. In 1998 the Ensemble’s contribution to British musical life was recognised by the Royal Philharmonic Society when it presented the group with the Best Chamber Ensemble Award, for which it was shortlisted again in 2010.

In the last eighteen months the Ensemble has enjoyed a busy international schedule, with performances in the Czech Republic, Norway, Gibraltar, Spain, Holland, Canada, the USA and, most recently, a first visit to China, as well as appearances across the UK. Forthcoming tours include the Bermuda Festival and return visits to the USA, and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw.

In this period the Ensemble has also released two new recordings for the Chandos label of works by Martinù and Fauré, both of which have been widely praised.

 “To say they play with seasoned eloquence, a unanimity of feeling born of deep communal consideration, is an understatement, for they demand superlatives.” Sunday Times

Listen to the Schubert Ensemble playing the 2nd movement from Elgar's piano quintet in A minor Op.84.

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