Echoes of Europe: David Tobin, violin; Anouchka Hack, cello; Susana Gómez Vázquez, piano

Aug 20, 2023

Beethoven Piano Trio No. 5 in D-major Op. 70 No. 1 GhostFanny Hensel Mendelssohn Fantasie for cello and pianoVictor Herbert Petite Valse for cello and pianoHandel/Halvorsen Passacaglia for violin and celloNadia Boulanger Trois Pièces for cello and pianoBrahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8

The opening concert of the series sees the Irish debuts of two of Europe's leading young musicians, Anouchka Hack and Susana Gómez Vázquez perform with Irish violinist David Tobin.

Two of the greatest piano trios ever written begin and conclude the evening, Beethoven's Ghost and Brahms' Opus 8. There is also a focus on the music of two great female composers Fanny Hensel Mendelssohn and Nadia Boulanger. The Dublin-born composer and cellist Victor Herbert (1859-1924) also features in the programme with his sparkling Petite Valse.

Presented by NCH