Marsyas Trio

flute, cello, piano

Nov
23
7:30 PM19:30

Musical Waterways, Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

Info and tickets: https://www.operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/marsyas-trio/

In association with University of Leeds and Smeaton300.

There will also be a relaxed perfromance at 16:00.

Live visuals and a trio of amplified flute, cello and piano tell the fascinating story of pioneering women engineers who followed in the footsteps of Leeds’ own John Smeaton.

The Marsyas Trio – Ensemble-in-Residence (University of Leeds) and one of the UK’s foremost mixed chamber ensembles – presents an immersive journey celebrating the 300-year anniversary of the ‘father of civil engineering’.

Instrumental in the construction of the UK’s canal network, Smeaton paved the way for Britain’s first women engineers including Sarah Guppy and Katharine Parsons, whose inventions also centred on water.

The trio, in collaboration with film artist and visual projectionist Julian Hand, connect these brilliant minds and their inventions through a narrative of ‘musical waterways’. This compelling performance will include music across three centuries by Franz Joseph Haydn, Louise Farrenc, Eugene Goossens, Catherine Lamb, George Crumb, and two specially commissioned works by Leeds composers James Creed and Alannah Halay.

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Jan
12
4:00 PM16:00

Echoes of a Distant Land, Hay-on-Wye, with mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean

With mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean

Marsyas Trio and Lotte are delighted to join Dame Judith Weir and Michael Finnissy for the pre-concert talk at 3:30PM.

‘Echoes of a Distant Land’

Judith Weir Nuits Nuits d’Afrique

Michael Finnissy Wisdom (World premiere)

Interval

Mel Bonis Scenes de la foret

Saint-Saëns Une flûte invisible

Ravel La flute enchantée (from Shéhérazade)

Ravel Chansons madécasses

St. Mary’s Church, St Mary's Rd, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5EB

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Nov
12
7:30 PM19:30

Cockermouth Music Society

Tickets and info: https://cockermouth-music-society.org.uk/events/marsyas-trio/

PROGRAMME

Franz Joseph Haydn Trio No. 30 in F major, Hob.XV:17
Bohuslav Martinu Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano
Claude Debussy Sonate pour violoncelle et piano
Mélanie Hélène Bonis Scènes de la forêt, Op. 123
Carl Maria von Weber Trio in G minor, Op. 63

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Oct
25
1:00 PM13:00

Clothworkers Centenary Hall, University of Leeds

Marsyas Trio’s 3rd Visit as the FUAM Ensemble-in-Residence at the School of Music, University of Leeds

1.05pm - Lunchtime concert of works by Wilms and Weber

6pm - Showcase of the compositions by the student composers written for the Marsyas Trio. 

In partnership with Leeds Light Night  https://www.lightnightleeds.co.uk visual artist Paul Miller https://www.whoispaulmiller.co.uk

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Oct
17
12:45 PM12:45

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music

Helen Vidovich (flute) and Olga Stezhko (piano)

https://aylesburylunchtimemusic.co.uk

St. Mary’s Church, Aylesbury

Programme:

CPE Bach -  Sonata in G major for flute and piano ('Hamburger')

Georges Hüe - Fantaisie for flute and piano 

Albert Roussel - Pan (from Joueurs de Flûte Op.27)

Claude Debussy - Estampes for solo piano

Lili Boulanger - Nocturne for flute and piano

JS Bach - Adagio from Toccata in E minor BWV 914 for solo piano

Francis Poulenc - Sonata for flute and piano 

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Jun
28
7:30 PM19:30

Summer Festival 2024: Piano+ (University of Leeds)

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£10 (general admission), free for students

BOOK TICKETS: https://concerts.leeds.ac.uk/events/summer-festival-2024-marsyas-trio/

Marsyas Trio with guest violinist Christopher Jones

KEYS TO REVOLUTION

Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel Trio in D Minor (arr. by Mark Gotham for flute, cello & piano)

Claude Debussy Pagodes (piano solo)

J.S. Bach Adagio from Toccata in E minor BWV 914 (piano solo)

Scriabin Vers la flamme (piano solo)

INTERVAL

Johann Nepomuk Hummel  Adagio, Variations and Rondo on Schöne Minka Theme Op.78 (flute, cello & piano)

W.A. Mozart Piano concerto No. 466 (arr. by Hummel for keyboard, flute, violin & cello)

About the programme:

In the short space of less than 100 years between 1770 and 1860, piano underwent an astonishing evolution. Utilizing the cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing methods that became available thanks to the Industrial Revolution, Cristofori’s original 4-octave “gravicembalo col piano e forte” (harpsichord with soft and loud) quickly developed into the magnificent concert grand we know today – the instrument without which the history of Western classical music would be a different affair.

In this concert, the Marsyas Trio (the FUAM Ensemble-in-Residence at the University of Leeds) celebrates the versatility of piano as a solo and chamber instrument and showcases its limitless expressive palette. The programme also illuminates piano’s crucial role as composers’ trusted companion in creating and disseminating larger orchestral works.

By 1844 there were more than 9,000 arrangements of works in circulation including symphonies, concerti and operas. Known by Beethoven as ‘translations’, these orchestral works were often released simultaneously in several chamber ensemble versions, arranged by eminent composers of the day in consultation with the composers.

Hummel and Clementi, both virtuoso pianists themselves, arranged most of Beethoven’s symphonies and many of Haydn and Mozart’s symphonies and concerti, one of which – Mozart’s dramatic and sublimely beautiful Piano Concerto in D minor K.446 – takes centre stage in tonight’s programme.

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Jun
7
6:15 PM18:15

CHURCHILL MUSIC SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The Marsyas Trio return to the Churchill College as part of their Artist By-Fellowship, to perform a programme of new compositions, including premieres of works by Churchill music students Kirsty McLachlan and Lucy Currid, and the winner of the 2022 Cambridge Young Composer competition Sohan Kalirai (Music, John’s).

Free entry

PROGRAMME

Kirsty McLachlan Entropy (Ping Pong)
Lucy Currid Echolocation
Sohan Kalirai Government Lake
Cecilia McDowall Not just a place

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Mar
27
6:30 PM18:30

Songs of Air and Sea, Cambridge Festival

Cambridge, University of Cambridge, Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS, UK

Info: https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk/events/songs-air-and-sea

Free entry. Booking required. 

Churchill College, The Chapel, Storeys Way, CB3 0DS

6.30pm – Pre-concert talk & Exhibition: How can the arts interact with a Natural World in decline?

Chaired by environmentalist, author and curator John Fanshawe, this discussion between artists and environmental scientists will examine how the arts have drawn inspiration from the environment and how they can continue to interact in a changing world.

John Fanshawe – Birdlife International

Xavi Bou – Photographer

Ewan Campbell – Composer

Marsyas Trio

7:30pm – Marsyas Trio Concert

The London-based Marsyas Trio will present an immersive multimedia concert experience featuring different composers’ responses to the natural world. The dark and remote Chapel at Churchill is transformed through sound and light to emulate the underwater experience of George Crumb’s Vox Balaenae. The concert also features the premiere of Ewan Campbell’s collaboration with Spanish photographer Xavi Bou in a series of short movements written directly onto images of birds in flight.

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Feb
25
2:45 PM14:45

Leeds School of Music Gala Recital

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Leeds Emerging Artist Festival: Sunday with the Marsyas Trio

A gala recital featuring School of Music students performing alongside the Marsyas Trio. The recently appointed FUAM Ensemble in Residence, The Marsyas Trio, make their debut performance at the University. The concert will be preceded by a pre-concert talk, in which the Marsyas Trio discuss their work, repertoire, and the history of music for the flute, cello and piano ensemble.

This event will be live-streamed HERE

2:45 PM Pre-concert talk

3:30 PM Concert

Programme:

Carl Czerny Fantasia Concertante for Flute, Cello and Piano Op.256
Mel Bonis Scènes de la forêt (arranged by Roseanna Dunn)
Albert Roussel Rossignol mon mignon, from 2 Poèmes de Ronsard, Op.26, for flute & soprano
Claude Debussy En Bateau, from Petite Suite, for piano four hands
Ludwig van Beethoven Welsh songs, excerpts, for trio and soprano

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Feb
7
6:30 PM18:30

Three Little Mammoths - narrated by Eoin McLaughlin

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"Once upon a time, at the very beginning of time, there was a big BANG! Then, there were stars [Do stars make a sound?]. Around the stars spun planets. And one of the planets was called ‘Earth’. Don’t believe me? You’re sitting on it right now. And if you’re not sitting, then sit down immediately, because the story is about to begin.

This is the story of the Three Little Mammoths."

Three Little Mammoths is a interactive spoken-word play for children of primary-school age featuring live music by The Marsyas Trio and narration by Eoin McLaughlin, author of the original text, well-known for his best-selling children's book, 'The Hug'.

Exploring themes of kindness, generosity and tolerance, the story centres around the migration of the main characters to far-off lands, where everything is different from their home.

With a musical score by award-winning composer Robin Haigh, the play is also designed to be an exciting first experience of chamber music with music for flute/piccolo, 'cello and piano. The hour-long performance will include interactive introductions to these musical instruments and an audience sing-along!

With thanks to Arts Council England and the Fidelio Charitable Trust.

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Feb
7
1:30 PM13:30

Three Little Mammoths - narrated by Eoin McLaughlin

Please note, this is a performance for schools only, a public performance is being held at 6:30pm - if you would like to book for a school, please contact the North Tyneside Music Education Hub

Music BASCA award-winner Robin Haigh

Original text by children’s author Eoin McLaughlin

Performers Marsyas Trio and Eoin McLaughlin

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Feb
2
6:00 PM18:00

Strand Chamber Music Series

Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel Overture in C, arr. for flute, cello & piano (arr. Mark Gotham)
Friedrich Kuhlau Trio in G minor, Op. 119
Carl Czerny Fantasia Concertante for Flute, Cello and Piano Op.256
Mel Bonis Scènes de la forêt (arranged by Roseanna Dunn)

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We are delighted to offer a 50% discount code on tickets purchased from TicketSource: SCMS50

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Nov
24
6:15 PM18:15

Churchill Music Society, University of Cambridge

The Marsyas Trio appears in another concert in Cambridge as part of their Artist By-Fellowship at Churchill College. They are joined by soprano Jessica Summers.

The Music Centre, Churchill College

University of Cambridge,

Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS, UK

Free entry

Programme:

Fanny Hensel (arr. Mark Gotham) - Overture in C

Claude Debussy - Songs of Bilitis

William Byrd / Mark Gotham - Steampunk Byrd

Johann Wilhelm Wilms - Trio for flute, cello & keyboard

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Three Little Mammoths @ Three Choirs Festival
Jul
29
11:30 AM11:30

Three Little Mammoths @ Three Choirs Festival

Tickets: https://3choirs.org/events/three-little-mammoths

Price: £10 adults, £8 children, under 5s FREE

Age Guidance: ideal for ages 5-11

‘Once upon a time, at the very beginning of time, there was a big BANG! Then, there were stars. Around the stars spun planets. And one of the planets was called ‘Earth’. Don’t believe me? You’re sitting on it right now. And if you’re not sitting, then sit down immediately, because the story is about to begin. This is the story of the Three Little Mammoths…’

Hear the story brought to life by the Marsyas Trio, with music by Robin Haigh and text by acclaimed children’s author Eoin McLaughlin, as the three little mammoths migrate to far-off lands.

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Mar
17
6:15 PM18:15

Churchill Music Society, University of Cambridge

The Music Centre, Churchill College

University of Cambridge, 

Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS, UK


INFO AND TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marsyas-trio-recital-upstream-tickets-577018446707

Free admission (donation recommended)

Upstream - A celebration in music of Hilary Tann (1947-2023)

The Marsyas Trio present a recital honouring Welsh composer Hilary Tann’s music, and her love of nature. Described as shimmering and weightless, effective and moving ... it reinforces the grounded spiritual ecstasy that is Tann’s distinctive musical outlook (J. Dalton, Albany Times Union, 5/24/20), Tann’s music is a reflection of the humanity behind it - one that will be sorely missed. The Trio pair Tann’s Gardens of Anna Maria Luisa de ‘Medici with other pieces whose inspiration wells from nature. From nearly a century ago, “Scenes of the Forest” by the French composer Bonis, and “Ashes'' by Norwegian composer Saariaho. Churchill College's Artist By-Fellow Helen Vidovich will present the premiere of Dr Ewan Campbell’s work for solo flute and electronics Rivertime Sketch.

Programme:

Melanie Bonis (1858-1937): Scènes de la forêt, Op. 123 (1928) for flute, cello, piano, arr. Roseanna Dunn

Hilary Tann (1947-2023): Gardens of Anna Maria Luisa de ‘Medici (2004)

Ewan Campbell (b. 1983): River Time Sketch, for solo alto flute and pre-recorded alto flutes (premiere)

Thea Musgrave (b.1928): Canta, canta! for alto flute, cello and piano 4’

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Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00

Our Natural World, Newcastle University, King's Hall

This 1-hour concert showcases music drawn from our natural world, including George Crumb’s enigmatic Vox Balaenae inspired by tape recordings of the humpback whale, now on the verge of extinction. Short films created by students in school workshops (with composer Laura Bowler and filmmaker Julian Hand) will also feature, with the Marsyas Trio playing live to the new graphic scores composed by the students themselves.

The Marsyas Trio visits the north-east in January for a series of secondary-school based composition workshops funded by contemporary music record label NMC and supported by Music Partnership North Newcastle and North Tyneside Music Education Hubs.

Tickets can be booked here!

Programme
Hilary Tann - Gardens of Anna Maria Luisa de ‘Medici
Short Films - student new works 
Kaija Saariaho - Sept Papillons for solo cello
Michael Finnissy - June 
George Crumb - Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale)

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Dec
2
11:00 AM11:00

Kings Lynn Festival, Coffee Concert

King’s Lynn Town Hall. Address: Saturday Market Pl, King's Lynn PE30 5DQ

Coffee Concert 11am-12pm (coffee & cakes from 10:15am)

Tickets: £7.50-£15. Under 25’s 50%off

Book tickets: https://kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/theatre/whats-on/event/coffee-concert-marsyas-piano-trio/

Programme:

Haydn - Piano Trio No.29 in F

Czerny - Fantasia concertante Op.256

Mendelssohn - Trio in D minor Op. 49

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