Two Great Piano Trios - Schubert and Tchaikovsky

Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October

Two Great Piano Trios

Dimitri Papadopoulos, piano

Alexandre Vay,  cello

Tasana Nagavajara, violin

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Friday October 24th, 6pm

Beethoven cello sonata no. 3 op. 69

Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69, composed in 1808, marks a turning point in the cello repertoire and in Beethoven’s own chamber style. Unlike his earlier sonatas, this work gives the cello and piano equal prominence, opening with a lyrical solo cello line that sets a tone of warmth and nobility. The sonata blends Classical elegance with emerging Romantic expressiveness, especially in the expansive first movement and the buoyant Scherzo.

Schubert Trio no 2 in E flat, op.100

Schubert’s Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 100 (D. 929), is a towering masterpiece of the chamber music repertoire, composed in 1827, a year before he died. The Trio is famous for its second movement, Andante con moto, which features a somber Swedish folk-like theme that was used extensively in Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. It is one of Schubert's greatest works and one of the finest piano trios in the repertoire.

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Saturday, October 25th, 6pm

Shostakovich Cello Sonata, D minor, op.40

Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40, composed in 1934, is a youthful and richly expressive work. The sonata opens with a classically structured first movement, followed by a scherzo that crackles with rhythmic energy and sardonic character. Its slow movement evokes haunting, introspective melodies, while the finale bursts with lively folk-inspired themes and playful contrasts. 

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The Tchaikovsky Trio in A Minor, op.50

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50, composed in 1881–82, is a monumental work written in memory of his friend Nikolai Rubinstein. It is written in two large, deceptive movements; the trio sounds like four movements. The first movement is a sweeping elegy, while the second is a set of variations culminating in a funeral march, returning majestically to the opening theme. It is one of the greatest works in the chamber repertoire.

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Dimitri and Alexandre are two fabulous French musicians. They met at Lyon Conservatory and have been playing together for more than a decade. They first visited us in May 2014, playing all of the Beethoven Cello Sonatas, and have come every pandemic-free year. Their visits are always a high point of the year. Don't miss them!

Reservations:  1,000 baht each concert. Email asiachart@hotmail.com or call 038 069681 office hours. Due to limited number of places payment must be received before the day.

Tickets: No tickets will be issued for concerts. Admission to the music room on the day of the concert will be in accordance with the sequence of receipt of payment (ie, who pays first goes in first and can select their desired seat).

Cancellation: credit will be offered in the event of cancellation due to sickness. If you are feeling sick on the day of the concert, please don't come. No credit will be offered if you have a change of plans. 

Etiquette: Please turn phones to silent mode and put them away during the performance. 

No photos allowed during the main performance. But photos may be taken during encore. 

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