Woodend Music Society: Kapten Trio

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MozartPiano Trio in C major KV 548
Emily DoolittleBowheadsWorld Première
DebussyPiano Trio in G major, L. 5
Shiori UsuiNew workWorld Première
BrahmsPiano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87

Kristi Kapten (piano) • Rachel Spencer (violin) • Duncan Strachan (‘cello)

Known for their energetic, passionate and exciting performances, the Kapten Trio have a reputation as one of the top young piano trios in the country. 

Following two years on the prestigious Residency Scheme for Enterprise Music Scotland, they present two world premieres by Scotland-based composers Emily Doolittle and Shiori Usui.

"One of the most exciting young ensembles to have emerged from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in recent years" - Andy Saunders, Artistic Director at the Cottier Chamber Project

"among the finest players I have ever heard coming through the academy ranks" - Michael Tumelty, The Herald

"atmospheric... admirably lucid, nimbly articulate... a white hot reading" - Ian Hunter, Dundee Courier

"a remarkable evening you treated us to... so much to treasure and to think about" - David Sumsion, Concerts at Ardkinglas

"superbly crafted and communicated... a thrilling performance" - Inverurie Advertiser

Presented by Woodend Music Society in association with Enterprise Music Scotland