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Romances and Eyeglasses at the Belfast International Arts Festival 2021

The Mithras Trio perform Mendelssohn and viola player Eivind Ringstad plays Clara Schumann and Beethoven at the Belfast International Arts Festival 2021. Presented by John Toal.

John Toal introduces a special collaboration between current Radio 3 New Generation Artists the Mithras Trio and the acclaimed Norwegian viola player Eivind Ringstad, who graduated from the scheme in 2018.

The recitals were recorded in St Mark鈥檚 Church of Ireland in the east of the city: the church in which CS Lewis was baptised, where his parents were married and his grandfather was rector.

Featuring music by Schumann, Beethoven and Mendelssohn.

Clara Schumann: Romances, Op. 22
Eivind Ringstad, Viola
Dominic Degavino, Piano

Beethoven: 'Eyeglasses Duo' for Viola and Cello, WoO 32 - I. Allegro
Eivind Ringstad, Viola
Leo Popplewell, Cello

Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66
Mithras Trio (Ionel Manciu, Violin Leo Popplewell, Cello Dominic Degavino, Piano)

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Clara Schumann

    3 Romances Op.22

    Performer: Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad. Performer: Dominic Degavino.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Duet In E Flat major for Viola And Cello, Woo.32

    Performer: Leo Popplewell. Performer: Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad.
  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Piano Trio No. 2 In C minor, Op.66

    Ensemble: Mithras Trio.
  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    Caprice Op.1 No.14

    Performer: Eivind Holtsmark Ringstad.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 1 Dec 2021 13:00
  • Wed 8 Feb 2023 13:00