Luigi Boccherini – String Quartet in D major, G.165, Op.6 No.8

Enrique Granados – Piano Trio, Op.50

Interval

Felix Mendelssohn – Octet in E-flat major, Op.20

A programme that brings together music shaped by place, tradition, and youthful brilliance. Boccherini, an Italian who made Spain his home, infused his String Quartet in D major with the dance rhythms of his adopted country. Granados’ Piano Trio offers a later Romantic perspective, full of expressive melodies and rich textures that evoke the spirit of Spanish folk music.

After the interval, Mendelssohn’s Octet brings the evening to a lively close – a work of remarkable craftsmanship and vitality, balancing symphonic sweep with chamber intimacy.

Featuring:

Freya Goldmark, violin

Charlotte Saluste, Bridoux violin

Alessandro Ruisi, violin

Emma Purslow, violin

Edgar Francis, viola

Ting Ru Lai, viola

Maxim Calver, cello

Eliza Millett, cello

Jâms Coleman, piano

 

Stamford International Music Festival 2025 May 15th-17th

Led by international violinist and festival director Freya Goldmark, SIMFestival is a vibrant annual celebration of chamber music, bringing together 14 exceptional musicians for an intimate and dynamic series of performances each May. Our 2025 festival embraces the Sounds of Spain, showcasing works by Bizet, Turina, de Falla, Boccherini and Granados alongside beloved masterpieces by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Bach and Haydn. With large ensemble pieces, solo recitals, a world premiere and a dedicated children’s concert, the festival offers a chance to hear some of the best chamber music performed in the historic town of Stamford.

Please visit www.simfestival.com for more information.