
The joyous Stamford International Music Festival Finale ends as the festival began, with an eclectic mix of great chamber music. The first half pairs the wit and exuberance of Françaix with the magic of Fauré's Piano Quintet No.1. Strongly influenced by French impressionism, Frank Bridge's Sextet, composed over six years between the ages of 26 and 33 (the average ages of the festival musicians!), gives a fitting end to SIMFest 2023.
Programme
● Françaix - String Trio (1933)
● Fauré - Piano Quintet No.1 in d minor
● Frank Bridge - String Sextet in Eb Major H.107
Performers
● Freya Goldmark, director, violin
● Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux, violin
● Sofia Gomez Alberto, violin/viola
● Edgar Francis, viola
● Maxim Calver, cello
● Eliza Millett, cello
● Peteris Sokolovskis, cello
● Joseph Havlat, piano
Friends of the festival will have reserved front row seating.
To join the Friends SIMFestival visit https://simfestival.com/support/ Ticket Price £24, Free for 16 and Under
Stamford International Music Festival runs 18th - 20th May 2023 presenting seven concerts of great chamber music programmed by festival director, Freya Goldmark.
Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom
Price: £24.00 (Under 16s free when accompanied by a paying adult)
Running time: TBC
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