"Freakshow" for Piano Trio (2016) Composed by: Sam Perkin Performed by: The Fidelio Trio Commissioned by: Gregynog Festival 2016 Supported by: Cymru’n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 Thanks to Inspiring Ireland 1916 www.samperkincomposer.com

The composer who penned the four most recognisable notes in the history of music. A true artist: dishevelled, volatile and unlucky in love – but a great believer in humanity. A genius who wrote some of his greatest works after he lost his hearing. To commemorate the 250th anniversary year of Beethoven’s birth, we would like to share the opening movement from a pinnacle of the piano trio literature ‘Archduke’, alongside a new commission commemorating 25th anniversary of the tragic and untimely death of Spencer Boney, founding pianist of the Fidelio Trio. This digital event will also feature a composer interview with David Fennessy and members of the Fidelio Trio. Full information about this digital concert can be found here: https://www.fideliotriowinterfestival.org/our-2020-festival/beethoven250 PROGRAMME -- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 7 in Bb, Op 97 ‘Archduke Trio’, Allegro moderato David Fennessy: Piano Trio no.2; In Memoriam Spencer Boney (World premiere; commissioned by Glasdrum for Fidelio Trio with funds from Arts Council of Ireland) PERFORMERS -- Darragh Morgan (violin) | Tim Gill (cello) | Mary Dullea (piano) SUPPORT US -- As a not-for-profit organisation, we depend on your support to bring an annual series of exciting chamber music to audiences, support emerging talent, and promoting innovative new music. By making a donation, however big or small you will be making a real difference. Your donation, no matter what size, will make a difference and is greatly appreciated. You can donate in two ways, through our website: https://www.fideliotriowinterfestival.org/donate

Members of The Fidelio Trio, joined by violinist Philippa Mo, explore music by our patron composer, Ernest Moeran, marking the 70th anniversary of his death in 1950 and, true to the Festival’s mission and tradition, focus on a living Irish composer, this year Deirdre McKay. The programme encompasses some of Moeran’s most evocative chamber music and the exquisite soundworlds McKay constructs from minimal sources and materials. PROGRAMME -- Ernest Moeran (1894 – 1950): Sonata for Violin and Piano, Movement 1 Ernest Moeran: Prelude for cello and piano Deirdre McKay (b. 1972): Time Shining (for solo piano) Ernest Moeran: Sonata for Two Violins, Movement 1 Deirdre McKay: Secundum for violin and piano Ernest Moeran: Piano Trio in D major, Movements 1 and 3 More about this event can be found here: https://www.chambermusiconvalentia.com/moeran-mckay/ More about Deirdre's work can be found here: http://www.deirdremckay.co.uk More about Chamber Music on Valentia can be found here: https://www.chambermusiconvalentia.com

To find out more about Conway Hall and its Sunday Concerts series: https://conwayhall.org.uk/events/category/sunday-concerts/ • Please subscribe to our channel, too. - Fidelio Trio Live in Concert at Conway Hall on 7 November 2021 00:14 Haydn | Trio in G Hob. XV/25 ‘Gypsy Rondo’ (1st movement) 07:09 Haydn | Trio in G Hob. XV/25 ‘Gypsy Rondo’ (2nd movement) 13:11 Haydn | Trio in G Hob. XV/25 ‘Gypsy Rondo’ (3rd movement) 16:39 Spoken introductions to Robert Saxton’s piece 24:54 Robert Saxton | Fantasy Pieces (public world premiere) 45:01 Schubert | Trio in E flat D929 (1st movement) 57:46 Schubert | Trio in E flat D929 (2nd movement) 01:07:50 Schubert | Trio in E flat D929 (3rd movement) 01:14:58 Schubert | Trio in E flat D929 (4th movement) The Fidelio Trio are enthusiastic champions of the piano trio genre, performing the widest possible range of repertoire on concert stages across the world; they are broadcast regularly on BBC Radio 3, RTÉ Lyric FM, WNYC, NPR and featured on Sky Arts documentaries; they have an impressive list of commissions and first performances from the leading and newest composers and have a large discography of highly acclaimed recordings. Their Conway Hall programme includes the London premiere of Robert Saxton’s Fantasy Pieces, which was commissioned for the trio with funding from the RVW Trust. For more info, visit their website (http://www.fideliotrio.com/) [This performance was filmed at Conway Hall, London, in 2021] - Founded in the 1880s, our chamber music concert series is the longest-running of its kind in Europe. Conway Hall was purpose-built in 1929 to host concerts and lectures, and they have continued here until the present day. The ethos of “affordable classical music for all” still remains. Conway Hall hosts a wide variety of talks, concerts, exhibitions, courses, performances, community and social events. It is also renowned as a hub for free speech and independent thought, hosting suffragettes, political radicals, scientists, philosophers, artists, performers; campaign, charities and other non-profit organisations.