“We enjoy the artistic challenge of interpreting such works using our own individual approach and it enables us to offer interesting and diverse programming. The idea of uncovering and recording lesser-known pieces for our first CD led us to include a wonderful early work by George Enescu, his Trio no.1, along with the youthful Benjamin Britten’s Introduction and Allegro.

“Finding our own voice with these scores, free from preconceived musical ideas or influences, is a process that inspires us. It is an exploration that we regard as an invaluable experience. Both Enescu and Britten found inspiration through Ravel’s music and this in turn led us to his Piano Trio in A minor, hailed as one of the great masterworks of the 20th century....”

– Amatis Trio

Amatis Trio:

- Lea Hausmann (violin)

- Samuel Shepherd (cello)

- Mengjie Han (piano)

Reviews

Youthful adventures and a mature masterpiece form the programme for the Amatis Trio’s first CD, though it has to be said that the masterpiece is full of youthful vigour and the early works possess considerable poise and precociousness, and signpost accomplishments to come… A fantastic debut disc.

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