Tue, 06 Aug
|St Mary's Cathedral
Lunchtime Recital: Soteria Ensemble, piano trio
A long-running and popular series of lunchtime recitals in one of Edinburgh's most beautiful concert spaces. Today, piano trio Soteria Ensemble perform film music, Reena Esmail, and Mendelssohn.
Time & Location
06 Aug 2024, 13:00 – 13:50
St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh EH12 5AW, UK
About
This long-running and very popular series of lunchtime recitals features a wide variety of performers, playing and singing in one of Edinburgh's most beautiful concert spaces. These concerts are free by donation, and a perfect way to spend a lunchtime during the busy festival!
Programme
Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor.... Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Saans (Breath).. R. Esmail (b. 1983)
Selection of film music – to be announced!
Biography
Soteria Ensemble is a dynamic piano trio that formed at the RCS in 2019. Laetitia, Sarah and Edyta, driven by their shared love for composers like Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninov, and Piazzolla, embarked on a journey that led them to become a powerful ensemble.
In 2021, the Soteria Ensemble finished a recording project, capturing the beauty of lesser-known works. The release of their album opened doors to remarkable performances. They continued to captivate audiences with recitals at venues in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Oban, showcasing compositions by Florence Beatrice Price, Amy Beach, Stojowski and Brahms.
Collaborative Ventures and Artistic Explorations has been a cornerstone of the their musical journey. In the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons they embarked on a series of captivating concerts in Scotland including a prestigious Westbourne Music Series. The Ensemble always strives to connect with audiences on a profound level and share their passion for music.