Overview
The excellent Leonore Piano Trio presents a weekend of music by Haydn, Brahms and Dvořák; charting the evolution of the piano trio through three composers, from its Classical quasi-sonata form to the rhapsodic, folk-like nature it assumed under the Czech’s pen.
The Leonore Piano Trio brings together three internationally acclaimed artists who joined in 2012 after having performed together within the larger Ensemble 360. Their recording for Hyperion of Anton Arensky’s piano trios in 2014 garnered widespread international praise. Several years and discs later, they perform at some of the world’s great venues, including Wigmore Hall, the Bath Mozartfest and Istanbul’s Süreyya Opera House; and mentor a next generation of musicians as part of the Sistema Aotearoa programme.
Pre-concert talks are given by Stephen Johnson.
Friday 24 April, 5.30pm
Talk at 5.00pm
Haydn, Piano Trio in E flat, Hob XV:29
Brahms, Piano Trio in C, Op.87
Dvořák, Piano Trio No.3 in F minor, Op.65
Saturday 25 April, 11.00am
Talk at 10.30am
Brahms, Piano Trio No.3 in C minor, Op.101
Dvořák, Piano Trio in B flat, Op.21
Saturday 25 April, 5.30pm
Talk at 5.00pm
Brahms, Piano Trio No.1 in B, Op.8
Dvořák, Piano Quartet No.2 in Eb, B.162, Op.87
Sunday 26 April, 11.00am
Talk at 10.30am
Dvořák, Piano Trio in E minor, Op.90 ‘Dumky’
Brahms, Quartet No.1 in G minor, Op.25
Prices – per person
Two sharing: standard double or twin £830; Garden Room £1,020. Single occupancy: single bedded room £830 (doubles for sole use may be available at a later stage for a higher price).
Included
All concerts and pre-concert talks, accommodation for two nights at The Castle Hotel, breakfasts, two afternoon teas, two dinners, interval drinks, programme, tips for hotel staff.
Accomodation
The Castle Hotel, Taunton: renowned for its excellent service, for comforts traditional and modern and for its superb catering. It has been owned and run by the Chapman family for over 60 years. There is a lift to all floors but please let us know if you require a bedroom without step access, or if you use a wheelchair.
How strenuous?
These weekends are very leisurely affairs – everything takes place within the confines of the hotel. However please read the paragraph above if you use a wheelchair or have difficulties with negotiating stairs.
Group size
Maximum 76 resident participants.
Individual concert tickets
Available to people living within 30 miles of Taunton. £20 mornings, £25 evenings. Interval drinks and a programme are also included.
Individual concert tickets are handled by the hotel. Please call 01823 272 671 or visit www.the-castle-hotel.com
