Harmony Beyond Music: Taking Liberties

Taking Liberties

An intimate hour of chamber music on the eve of International Women’s Day spotlighting the remarkable lives of three 19^th-century French women composers who took Paris, and the world, by storm – much to the surprise of their male counterparts.

With in-depth commentary from music journalist Peter Quantrill, the concert is brought to you by pianist Reiko Fujisawa (‘Elegant playing… a total joy’, The Times), an artist with a history of curating thought-provoking series including ‘Clara Schumann: Prodigy, Muse, Virtuoso’.

Featuring piano and strings, expect lush harmonies and heartfelt melodies that speak of La Belle Époque alongside ethereal new music from one of France’s brightest young composers, 24 year-old Elise Bertrand.

Programme

Mel Bonis: “Soir, Matin” for violin, cello and piano op. 76

Elise Bertrand: Sonata for violin and cello op. 8

Lili Boulanger: “D’un Soir Triste” and “D’un matin de printemps” for piano trio

Interval

Louise Farrenc: Quintet no. 1 in A minor for piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass op. 30

Performers

I Musicanti, chamber ensemble

Reiko Fujisawa, piano

with introductions and insights from Peter Quantrill

Live