VIII International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Chamber Ensembles.

VIII International Stasys Vainiūnas Competition for Chamber Ensembles.

Participant data

Name of the educational insititution Ignacy Jan Paderewski Music Academy, Poznań

Ensemble members

Maria Nowak Poland Violin
Anna Papierz Poland Violoncello
Agata Swobodzińska Poland Piano

"The Escorial Piano Trio" was formed in 2015. The ensemble consists of the pianist Agata Swobodzińska, violinist Maria Nowak and cellist Anna Papierz. The performers met at the Poznan Academy of Music. For three years they worked with the professor Krzysztof Sowiński, but since this year they have been working with the violinist Marcin Suszycki. The trio has already performed in many cultural events in Poland and Italy. "The Escorial Piano Trio" has participated in various masterclasses, concerts, and competitions. The latest achievement is the Grand Prix at the International Chamber Music Competition in Italy (2017).

I ROUND

  1. Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Trio No. 5 "Geister-Trio" · Op. 70 No. 1 ("Ghost-Trio") · D major
  2. Stasys Vainiūnas | Piano Trio

II ROUND

  1. César Franck | Piano Trio No. 1 · F sharp minor · Op. 1
  2. Dmitri Shostakovich | Piano Trio No. 1 · C minor · Op. 8

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