Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major stands as one of the great Romantic masterworks: expansive, warm, and deeply human. Its soaring melodies and richly blended textures capture Schumann at his most lyrical and intimate, offering a glimpse into the expressive heart of 19th-century chamber music. In contrast, Darius Milhaud’s rarely heard String Trio, composed in 1947, reveals a strikingly different sound world. Written after the composer’s return to France from wartime exile, the trio is concise yet brilliantly layered.
Programme:
Darius Milhaud, String Trio No. 1 Op. 274
I. Vif II.Modéré III. Sérénade IV. Canon V. Jeu Fugue
Robert Schumann, Piano Quartet in E flat Major Op. 47
I. Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non troppo II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace III. Andante Cantabile IV. Finale. Vivace
Lineup:
Basil Alter – Violin
Connor Quigley – Viola
William Lui – Cello
Kwanyee Chan – Piano
What you need to know:
Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.