PHILOMEL CREATIVE CIRCLE at Francis Crick Institute

Gustav Mahler Quartettsatz in a minor (1876) for piano and strings 

Hugo Wolf A selection of Lieder

Franz Schubert “The Trout” piano quintet in A major D. 667

For their Spring Concert Philomel invite you on a whirlwind tour of 19th Century Vienna; an age when the city was often referred to as the “Music Capital of the World”. 

Programme will begin with Gustav Mahler’s dark and passionate piano quartet. A rarely performed gem, this is Mahler’s only surviving composition of chamber music. Following on from the Mahler we will present a selection of intimate and dream-like Lieder by Hugo Wolf; the genius master of the miniature form who was able to compress a myriad of emotions and images into concise art songs. 

The concert will culminate with a performance of Franz Schubert’s magnificent Piano Quintet - “The Trout”. Created just over 200 years ago in 1819 this is the only piano quintet in the mainstream repertoire that manages to incorporate the entire modern bowed string family (violin, viola, cello and double bass) in a uniquely harmonious and balanced way. An enduring masterwork The Trout never ceases to delight and move its listeners. 

Join us and discover more about these pieces through informal and informative verbal introductions that will be given by our performers throughout the evening!