Edinburgh International Festival 2016

Award-winning Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov, who has become a festival favourite, shows a different side of his artistry with a programme of Rachmaninov's most powerful chamber works.

He is joined by a trio of eminent friends – his teacher the Armenian pianist Sergei Babayan, the world renowned violinist Gidon Kremer and Lithuanian cellist Giedrè Dirvanauskaité.

Progamme:
Rachmaninov: Fantaisie-Tableaux for two pianos
Rachmaninov: Suite No 2 for two pianos
Rachmaninov: Trio élégiaque No 2 in D minor

Daniil Trifonov (piano)
Sergei Babayan (piano)
Gidon Kremer (violin)
Giedrè Dirvanauskaité (cello)

During the interval: With the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra making their debut at the Edinburgh International Festival this year conducted by Marin Alsop, Jamie MacDougall introduces some of the exciting and colourful South American repertoire they have recorded.

Villa Lobos: Choros No 10
Villa Lobos: Aria from Bachianas brasileiras No 5 (featuring Donna Brown)

Tuesday: The distinguished British cellist Steven Isserlis joins with musicologist and fortepianist Robert Levin to perform Beethoven's complete works for cello and keyboard.

Wednesday: Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis continues his survey of Beethoven's works for cello and keyboard with musicologist and fortepianist Robert Levin from the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh.

Thursday: Baritone Florian Boesch and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform Schubert's song cycle of unrequited love, Die schöne Müllerin, live from the Edinburgh International Festival.

Friday: One of the finest pianists of his generation, Richard Goode, makes a rare broadcast appearance with a varied programme including Haydn, Janácek, Schumann and Debussy.

Presenter/Jamie MacDougall, Producer/Laura Metcalfe for the BBC

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