The Chamber Music Society of Colombo along with the Goethe-Institut, Colombo, is delighted to announce the upcoming recital, “Music for Piano Trio,” featuring the trios of Gabriel Faure (Trio in D minor Op. 120) Niels Gade (Trio in F major, Op. 42) and Maurice Ravel’s ‘Pavane pour une infante défunte’ piano trio version. The performers for the evening will be principal musicians from the Chamber Music Society, Johann Pieris, piano, Lakshman Joseph-de Saram, violin, and Rochana Ramanayaka, cello.

The recital will take place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Goethe-Institut Hall in Colombo, and will be moderated by Lakshman Joseph-de Saram.

“We are happy to bring this music to our Colombo audiences,” said the spokesperson for the Chamber Music Society of Colombo. “The programme for the evening is sure to engage all audiences who appreciate the gauzy and refined sounds of the impressionists, which will be further enhanced by the exceptional acoustics and intimate atmosphere of the Goethe-Institut hall.”

The piano trio is an ensemble that has enthralled audiences for centuries. Comprising piano, violin, and cello, this particular chamber music formation allows for a rich and dynamic interplay between the instruments, mostly, the piano serves as the backbone, providing harmonic support and melodic lines, while the violin and cello add depth and texture with their soaring melodies and expressive tones.

From classical masterpieces by Beethoven and Mozart to contemporary works by modern composers, the piano trio repertoire is vast and diverse. Whether performing with delicate intimacy or powerful virtuosity, the piano trio continues to captivate listeners with its timeless beauty and musical versatility.

The registered not-for-profit Chamber Music Society of Colombo is dedicated to promoting the art of classical music in Sri Lanka and providing opportunities for some of the best musicians to perform alongside international artistes. The society has been active in Colombo for over a decade and has presented numerous concerts featuring some of the world’s most accomplished musicians.

Unreserved tickets priced at Rs. 2000 will be available from the 6th of November at the Goethe- Institut Library and the Department of Coffee Bookstore. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience the beauty of chamber music at its most intimate.

This concert is generously supported by principal sponsors of the CMSC; Asia Securities. A. Baur & Co. and Tokyo Cement Group. The Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka is the long-standing cultural partner of the CMSC.