
Luigi Boccherini – String Quartet in D major, G.165, Op.6 No.8
Enrique Granados – Piano Trio, Op.50
Interval
Felix Mendelssohn – Octet in E-flat major, Op.20
A programme that brings together music shaped by place, tradition, and youthful brilliance. Boccherini, an Italian who made Spain his home, infused his String Quartet in D major with the dance rhythms of his adopted country. Granados’ Piano Trio offers a later Romantic perspective, full of expressive melodies and rich textures that evoke the spirit of Spanish folk music.
After the interval, Mendelssohn’s Octet brings the evening to a lively close – a work of remarkable craftsmanship and vitality, balancing symphonic sweep with chamber intimacy.
Featuring:
Freya Goldmark, violin
Charlotte Saluste, Bridoux violin
Alessandro Ruisi, violin
Emma Purslow, violin
Edgar Francis, viola
Ting Ru Lai, viola
Maxim Calver, cello
Eliza Millett, cello
Jâms Coleman, piano
Stamford International Music Festival 2025 May 15th-17th
Led by international violinist and festival director Freya Goldmark, SIMFestival is a vibrant annual celebration of chamber music, bringing together 14 exceptional musicians for an intimate and dynamic series of performances each May. Our 2025 festival embraces the Sounds of Spain, showcasing works by Bizet, Turina, de Falla, Boccherini and Granados alongside beloved masterpieces by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Bach and Haydn. With large ensemble pieces, solo recitals, a world premiere and a dedicated children’s concert, the festival offers a chance to hear some of the best chamber music performed in the historic town of Stamford.
Please visit www.simfestival.com for more information.
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Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom
Tickets: £24 standard
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