Claude Debussy – Cello Sonata in D minor, L.135
Domenico Scarlatti – Selection of Piano Sonatas
Enrique Granados – Selection from Goyescas, Op.11
Luigi Boccherini – Violin Duos in G major and D major
Pablo de Sarasate – Navarra, Op.33 (for two violins)

Back by popular demand, this lunchtime concert of solos and duos offers an opportunity to hear some of this year’s festival musicians in an even more intimate set up. From Scarlatti’s Baroque brilliance to Sarasate’s Romantic flair, this program showcases Spain’s lasting influence on composers across Europe. With plenty of virtuosity on show, it’s a concert not to be missed.

Featuring:

Alessandro Ruisi, violin

Emma Purslow, violin

Freya Goldmark, violin

Charlotte Saluste, Bridoux violin

Maxim Calver, cello

Joseph Havlat, piano

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.