Chamber Music at Merton

Dvořák Terzetto in C major, Op. 74
Suk Meditation on the old Czech Hymn ‘St Wenceslas’
Janáček String Quartet No. 1, ‘Kreutzer Sonata‘ JW VII/8
Fauré Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89

Anna-Liisa Bezrodny violin
Evgenia Epshtein violin
Jon Thorne viola
Mats Lidström cello
Kausikan Rajeshkumar piano

A captivating programme unfolds with the soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, showcasing a rich blend of Czech and French musical traditions. Dvořák’s Terzetto in C major brings a lively, spirited trio to life, followed by Suk’s deeply emotional Meditation on the old Czech Hymn ‘St Wenceslas’, a tribute to Czech heritage. Janáček’s String Quartet No. 1, ‘Kreutzer Sonata’ sears with intensity, capturing the drama of Tolstoy’s novella. The concert concludes with Fauré’s lush Piano Quintet No. 1, a work of sweeping lyricism and passionate contrasts.
Supported by Elizabeth & David Ure and Celia & Andrew Curran