about this event
Cranleigh Arts classical concerts in 2023 start with a bang on Friday 27 January at 1930 when the De Beauvoir Trio entertain us with music by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Dvorak and Gabriela Lena Frank.
The Trio of Enyuan Khong, violin, Charlotte Kaslin, cello, and Elisabeth Pion, piano, create an exciting dynamic of musical teamwork.
In the intimate auditorium of Cranleigh Arts you will be able to enjoy the eye contact between the three and the smiles and love of performance which is a hallmark of their success.
The Trio explores music from a unique perspective, incorporating concepts from linguistics and literature studies to elevate their communication with one another and to the audience.
Elisabeth Pion has been a beneficiary of the special performance support of the Imogen Cooper Musical Trust in 2020-21. She comments on her experience “Getting to work with Imogen Cooper was of tremendous insight and value. Her generosity in sharing her knowledge and wonderful imagination have been truly eye-opening.“
Among Enyuan’s prizes are the Ivan Sutton Prize, St James Prize, and string section finalist in the Royal Overseas League Competition, London 2012. She was also awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music with Distinction and she played in the European Union Youth Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy in 2013.
Charlotte Kaslin was the original founder of the De Beauvoir Trio in 2019. The trio recently won the 3rd Prize of the IX Vainiunas Chamber Ensembles Competition in Lithuania as well as the 2nd prize of the Virtuoso & Bel Canto Chamber Music Competition in Italy.
They were also previously Finalists of the St-Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Competition.
Programme
Beethoven - Piano Trio in B flat, Op. 11 (18’)
Allegro con brio
Adagio
Allegretto
This trio is one of Beethoven’s earlier works written in 1798. It is sometimes known as the “Gassenhauer Trio” after the popular theme of the last movement. It is in 3 movements = Allegro con brio, Adagio and Teme con Variations
Shostakovich - Piano Trio no 2, Op. 67 (29’)
Andante
Allegro non troppo
Largo
Allegretto
This trio was first performed in 1944 and dedicated to his close friend Sollertinsky. It consists of 4 movements- Andante Moderato, Allegro con Brio, Largo and Allegretto-Adagio. The last movement is sometimes referred to as “Dance of Death” notable for the use of Jewish scales.
Gabriela Lena Frank - Four Folk Songs (17’)
Canto para María Angola
Children’s Dance
Serenata
Chavín de Huantar
Although born and raised in America, these folk songs by Frank were inspired by the melodies and rhythms of her mother’s homeland in Peru. The first is Song for Maria Angela, a church in the Peruvian highlands. The second is Children’s Dance depicting the children’s wooden toys. The third is Serenata, inspired by music of the taverns and the fourth is Chavin de Huantar, imagining the sounds of a pre-Inca past.
Dvorak - Piano Trio no 4 in E minor ''Dumky'' Op.90 B.166 (32’)
Lento maestoso – Allegro quasi doppio movimento
Poco Adagio – Vivace non troppo
Andante – Vivace non troppo
Andante moderato – Allegretto scherzando – Meno mosso
Allegro Lento maestoso – Vivace
This Op 90 trio written in 1891 has the subtitle “Dumky” which describes the style of all of its movements. A dumka is a Slavic folk song marked by abrupt changes from doleful to exuberant.
CONDITIONS OF SALE - Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable - To ensure performances start on time, latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the programme