Chamber Music: Beethoven, Beach, Strauss & more

In a concert curated by Festival artistKaty Thomson, she joins forces with violinistPaul Barrittand pianistAna Manastireanufor a programme of radiant lyricism and vivid storytelling that explores humanitys deep connection with the natural world.The journey begins withBeethovensSpring Sonata, a work brimming with freshness and optimism, where sunlight seems to dance through every phrase.

From there, the duo turns toVilla-LobossSuite for Voice and Violin a captivating fusion of European song tradition and the vibrant rhythms and colours of Brazil.Louis Spohrs songs,JagdliedandDer Spielmann und seine Geige, celebrate both the vitality of the hunt and the artists eternal dialogue with his music.Amy BeachsRomance for Violin and Pianooffers a moment of tender introspection, its rich harmonies evoking both passion and serenity.

The programme closes with two ofRichard StrausssFour Last SongsSeptemberandBeim Schlafengehen in which the changing seasons become a meditation on rest, renewal, and the beauty of lifes passing.A concert that moves from springs awakening to autumns stillness, it traces a lyrical arc of renewal, reflection, and the enduring harmony between nature and the human spirit.