Duo Lamorniana
Robert Schumann„Dichterliebe“, op. 48 (arr. Stegner)
Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for viola and piano, op. 147
Johannes Brahms Sonata for viola and piano, op. 120 no 1, F minor
Experience the poetic passion of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe Op.48 (arr. Stegner), the profound intensity of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.147, and the romantic depth of Johannes Brahms’ Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.120 No.1 in F minor.
Advance tickets: £15 (under 16s £5). £20 on the door. Doors open at 6:45pm. Refreshments available.
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About Duo Lamorniana:
Ricarda Schmidt, viola, has worked with the principal orchestras inWeimar, Baden-Baden and Augsburg before joining the Meiningen Opera house as co-principal violist, a position that she held for almost 20 years. Here, she collaborated with such notable musicians as Kirill Petrenko and Elina Garanča.
After performing the gamut of operas and symphonies, Ricarda now has now dedicated herself to performing music for solo viola and chamber music with her partner Ute.
Ute Weickenmeier, piano, specialised in vocal accompaniment, and after graduation from the Hochschule für Musik “Franz Liszt in Weimar has gone on to work in the opera houses of Jena, Meiningen, Osnabrück , Halle and Nürnberg. Ute has also spent time as Assistant to the Board at her parent’s Architecture company in Munich.
She now lives in England and plays chamber music with Ricarda Schmidt.
With a history stretching back to the year 901, the ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch, Torquay, has stood through Saxon missionaries, Norman builders, Victorian renewal, and even wartime tragedy. Today, its rich heritage and remarkable acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this special evening.
Fine wines, beers and soft drinks will be served before the concert and during the interval. We look forward to welcoming you to this delightful evening.
Ambrosian Strings cordially invites you to share in this occasion of culture, history, and musical artistry.
Please note: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at this event. If you require accessible seating or have specific access needs, please let us know when booking your ticket so we can make the necessary arrangements. Companion seats are also available.