Firebird Trio – Recital

Friday, 14 April 2023.

Firebird Trio – like its mythical counterpart which shone magically through the darkness – sheds light on music from all epochs.

Founded in 2010, Firebird Trio has performed nationwide to critical acclaim, with a vibrancy of imagination that echoes its name.

Described by The Australian as “an ensemble of immense energy and focus” and praised in The Age for their “togetherness, charisma and playfulness”, Firebird Trio has performed around Australia including for Musica Viva, Noosa Long Weekend Festival, Coffs Harbour Music Society, Camberwell Music Society, Melbourne Recital Centre, 3MBS Marathon, ABC Sunday Live.

Their performances are regularly heard on ABC Classic FM and 3MBS FM.

Benjamin Martin – piano
Curt Thompson – violin
Josephine Vains – cello

Program

• Joseph Haydn – Piano Trio in G major, ‘Gypsy Rondo’ Anton Webern – Two pieces for cello and piano (1899) George Gershwin – It ain’t necessarily so Igor Stravinsky – Danse infernale from ‘Firebird Suite’ arr. Benjamin Martin
• INTERVAL – 15 minutes
• Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in Eflat, Op.70 No.2