J.S. Bach - “Goldberg” Variations, BWV 988 (arranged for string trio by D. Sitkovetsky)
Alexander Sitkovetsky - violin
Meghan Cassidy - viola
Christian-Pierre La Marca - cello

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C. Saint-Saens – Barcarolle for Piano Quartet in F Major, Op. 108
Amandine Savary - piano
Jack Liebeck - violin
Simon Oswell - viola
Richard Lester - cello

J. Brahms – Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25
Amandine Savary - piano
Jack Liebeck - violin
Simon Oswell - viola
Richard Lester - cello

The string trio arrangement by Dmitry Sitkovetsky of one of the world’s greatest pieces – Bach’s “Goldberg” variations – has become a favourite at Festivals throughout the world. We continue with Saint-Saens’ sparkling Barcarolle for Piano Quartet Op. 108; an old favourite, Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 with its famous “Gypsy” Rondo, is a suitably celebratory conclusion to our tenth Festival!