A Masters Series Concert

A concert presenting shining gems of the piano trio repertoire that break away from the usual violin-cello-piano combination. Mozart and Bruch wrote their works for clarinet and viola, while Brahms' elegiac trio was conceived at the death of his mother for violin and horn. Here all works are performed by three internationally renowned musicians who share a special affinity with each other, violinist Sara Trickey, violist Sarah-Jane Bradley and pianist Marie-Noëlle Kendall.

Mozart Kegelstatt Trio K 498 (violin version)

Bruch Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano op 83 (violin version)

Brahms Horn trio op 40 (viola version)

Sara Trickey violin

Sara Trickey enjoys an exciting and diverse career as a solo violinist and chamber musician. Noted for her “fiery and passionate” performances (The Strad) and her “beautifully refined tone” (Musical Opinion), she performs at many of the major UK festivals and venues, including in the Presteigne, Alwyn, Oxford May Music, York, Ashburton and Wye Valley Chamber Music festivals. She plays regularly with pianist Dan Tong with whom she has recorded the Schubert Sonatinas to critical acclaim (“Irresistible!” – Barry Millington). A CD of Fauré and David Matthews has recently been released by Deux-Elles. She also made a world premiere recording of Mathias’ violin sonatas with Iwan Llewelyn Jones.

Sara has performed most of the repertoire for violin and orchestra, with orchestras that include the City of London Sinfonia and the Orchestra of St John’s. She recently recorded the David Matthews double concerto for violin and viola with the English Symphony Orchestra and violist Sarah-Jane Bradley. She is a founder member of the Odysseus Piano Trio and is currently a member of The Rossetti Ensemble. She plays in a violin duo with Andrew Watkinson, leader of the Endellion Quartet. Prior to forming these groups, Sara led the Bronte String Quartet for six years, winning the Royal Overseas League competition and second prize in the Cremona International Quartet competition.

Sarah-Jane Bradley viola

Since her debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1997, Sarah-Jane has established a distinguished international reputation as a soloist and chamber musician. Sarah-Jane is a pioneer of new works and has premiered and recorded a number of new concertos for solo viola, including those by David Matthews, Paul Patterson and Matthew Taylor. Sarah-Jane has worked as a soloist with the Philharmonia, Halle, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia and Northern Sinfonia. Her acclaimed solo recordings include 7 CDs of British viola concertos for Dutton Epoch, and two recital discs for Naxos.

As a former founder member of the Leopold String Trio, Sorrel Quartet and London Soloists Ensemble, she has recorded extensively for Hyperion, Chandos and Naxos. Sarah-Jane is in high demand as a recitalist and chamber musician; she regularly plays in recital with pianist John Lenehan. Her work as a chamber musician has taken her around the world to festivals such as Marlboro and Kuhmo. Sarah-Jane is a founder member of the Rossetti Ensemble and Karolos and regularly works with a number of other chamber groups such as I Musicanti.

Marie-Noëlle Κendall piano

Marie-Noëlle Kendall is a pillar of the Cambridge musical community. Not only is she one of that rare group of local musicians with an active performing career, she has also made her mark on the city by touching countless aspiring musicians from all walks of life. She has a deep passion for chamber music and takes great pleasure in collaborating with fellow musicians.

A finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year, Marie-Noëlle has since enjoyed a successful international solo career, performing in the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Estonia, Russia and Hungary with such ensembles as the Philharmonia, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Australian String Quartet, London Soloists Chamber Orchestra and Manchester Camerata. Her concerts have been broadcast in the UK, the United States, Canada, Australia and Colombia.

Marie-Noëlle was a Cambridge undergraduate before going off to further her studies in Hungary. She later returned to settle here and has delighted local concert goers ever since. She is a founding member of the Cambridge Chamber Academy where she coaches chamber music and gives masterclasses.

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