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High Jinks and Lyricism: Schumann and Mendelssohn

High jinks in Schumann's Carnival in Vienna played by pianist Zee Zee and Mendelssohn's lyrical Piano Trio No 1 with members of the Calidore Quartet at St Marys' Church, Tetbury.

Another chance to hear a concert given by two members of the Calidore String Quartet and pianist Zee Zee, all former Radio 3 New Generation Artists as part of a Radio 3 Big Chamber Weekend which was held in 2019, in association with Tetbury Music Festival .

Introduced by Fiona Talkington.

Schumann: Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op.26
Zee Zee, piano

Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1
Zee Zee, piano
Ryan Meehan, violin
Estelle Choi, cello

Schuman's colourful depiction of a Carnival in Vienna is vividly presented by pianist Zee Zee, who then teams up with Ryan Meehan and Estelle Choi, members of the Calidore String Quartet, for a performance of Mendelssohn's First Piano Trio, fittingly described by Schumann as the "master trio of our age", with its breathtaking lyricism, and virtuosity shared between all the players.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op 26

    Performer: Zee Zee.
  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Piano Trio No 1 in D minor, Op 49

    Performer: Ryan Meehan. Performer: Estelle Choi. Performer: Zee Zee.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 17 Apr 2019 13:00
  • Wed 17 Feb 2021 13:00

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