Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir, cello
Antoine Préat, piano
Programme
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op 73
Beethoven Sonata for cello and piano in A major, Op 69
Nadia Boulanger Trois pièces
Edvard Grieg Sonata for cello and piano in A minor, Op 36
Praised for her “technical mastery” and “extraordinarily musical” performances (Morgunbladid, Iceland) we welcome Icelandic-American cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir, who is carving a distinctive artistic voice, combining sensitivity with a bold and fiery stage presence. She has performed at venues across the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Southbank Centre, the Warsaw Philharmonic, Lincoln Center, and the Banff Centre, and appeared as soloist a with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, among others. Her performance in Reykjavík’s Harpa Concert Hall of the six Bach Cello Suites, was hailed as “an awe-inspiring experience” (Frettabladid, Iceland).
www.geirthruduranna.com
A Naïve Records Exclusive Artist and multi-award winner, Franco-Belgian pianist Antoine Préat is being noticed for his “distinctive voice” and strong musical convictions. Antoine has been invited to perform in prestigious venues including the Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Salle Gaveau, Salle Cortot, Paris Beaux Arts Museum, Frederyk Chopin Insitute, as well as festivals such as the Nohant Chopin Festival, Lisztomanias, Chopin à Bagatelle, Les Nuits du Piano in Paris, IMS Open Chamber Music at Prussia Cove and Encuentro de Santander. He has appeared on BBC Radio 3, France Musique, Scala Radio and RTBF Musiq3.
www.antoinepreat.com
Starts at 7.30pm with doors open from 6.30pm, bar available.
Tickets: £20
Students: £5
Promoted by Concerts in the West.
