DREAMSCAPE explores the depth and lyrical warmth of Robert Schumann’s piano trios, paired with musical gems from Aotearoa, the USA, India, Turkey and Poland, passing through surreal and unexpected sonic worlds.
ON TOUR MAY
Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds: Panufnik’s colourful Around Three Corners, Schumann’s passionate Piano Trio No. 1, Cowan’s inventive wood : strings : hammers : flesh, and Ives’ playful Piano Trio – a journey through memory, imagination, and sonic exploration.
ON TOUR AUGUST
Fazıl Say’s energetic Space Jump opens the programme, followed by Schumann’s lyrical Piano Trio No. 2. Keith Moss’ new work for NZTrio adds contemporary flair, before concluding with Reena Esmail’s rich fusion of Indian and Western musical traditions.
ON TOUR OCT/NOV/DEC
Reverie gently rocks between dream and reality with Kulenty’s atmospheric A Cradle Song, Schumann’s passionate Piano Trio No. 3, Schoenberg’s shimmering Las Estrellas, a fresh NZ commission from Karlo Margetič, and Bernstein’s youthful, vibrant Piano Trio – a rich blend of styles and emotions.
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MERGE
Featuring superb compositions by Christos Hatzis, Salina Fisher, Josef Suk and Erich Korngold, Merge is an amalgamation of NZTrio’s individual musical personalities both on and off the stage, expressed through our shared love of chamber music. “We feel very lucky to be sharing our joyful, creative and collaborative experience of recording this album with you during this particularly bewildering time. As we all navigate this ever-changing world, constantly looking to the future and the past, we hope this music gives you a chance to appreciate some beauty in the present moment.”
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