RBC Piano Chamber Music Festival: Beethoven, Janáček, Farrenc

Julian Jacobson

Beethoven Piano Trio in E flat, Op.1, No.1
Daniel Tong piano, Caroline Pether violin, Hannah Roberts cello

Janáček Capriccio for Piano Left Hand and Ensemble
Julian Jacobson piano, Leila Hooton flute, Libby Foxley, James Aylmer-Hall trumpets, Ed Simons, Katie Blackburn, Adam Saville trombones, Stephen Parker euphonium

Louise Farrenc Piano Quintet in A minor, Op.30
Yang Bai piano, Sean Morrison violin, Lucy Nolan viola, Kamogelo Maraba cello, Moray Jones bass

Beethoven's very first published piece kicks off this concert of vibrant and eclectic works, performed by two superb visiting artists alongside Daniel Tong. Janáček's Capriccio is extremely rarely performed, but is a fabulous journey through the passionate and story-telling sides of its composer's personality, here led by distinguished pianist, Julian Jacobson. The first Piano Quintet by Louise Farrenc completes the programme, full of Romantic allure and melody.