Mixed Chamber Trios

Discover the countless sonic possibilities of music for flute, cello and piano in this inspiring weekend course, where you’ll get to meet, play and perform with like-minded musicians in a range of duos and trios. Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of this repertoire as we journey through musical periods and styles, from Kapustin to Bach, Walckiers to Weber. Develop both your individual technique and ensemble playing in a friendly and intimate setting, with coaching on hand from professional players; cellist Julian Metzger, flautist Lisa Nelsen and pianist Michelle Santiago.

By the end of the course you will: 

• have played in a range of duos and trios, exploring a beautiful selection of music for flute, cello and piano.
• develop your playing and performance technique, both individually and in ensemble, with tailored advice from our tutors.
• feel more confident in your performance skills and share your work with the group.
• meet like-minded musicians and potential collaborators.
• discover the richness and variety of this repertoire and leave feeling musically inspired.

The repertoire for this course is:
EUGÈNE WALCKIERS Trio in Dm, Op.97 (1st movement)

NIKOLAI KAPUSTIN Trio for flute, cello and piano, Op.86 (1st movement)

WEBER Trio for flute, cello and piano in Gm, Op.63 (1st movement)

BACH Flute Sonata in Em, BWV.1034

There is also an option for trios by either Kuhlau or Mozart. These can be sent on request. 

Please prepare your parts beforehand so we can make the most of our coaching sessions together. You’ll need to bring copies of your music along with you. The IMSLP has a large library of music available where you will be able to find all but the Kapustin which will be emailed to you in advance of the course.