Free Recital: Pianist Winnie Su & Friends — Kathryn Stott's Class Concerts

Anton Arensky (1861–1906), teacher of Rachmaninov, Scriabin and Medtner, was himself most influenced by his friend Tchaikovsky, whose piano trio of 1881 was one of the first ever written in Russia and, with its dedication to Nikolai Rubinstein, established the tradition of offering piano trios as eulogies. Arensky composed his own trio (1894) in memory of the cellist Karl Davydov, whose presence is felt not only in the third-movement Elegia, the emotional heart of the piece, but also in the particular prominence of the cello throughout the work.

Kathryn Stott's Class Concerts at Forsyth

Internationally renowned both as a soloist and for her chamber work with Yo-Yo Ma and Janine Jansen, Lancashire-born Kathryn Stott is also a passionate and naturally sought-after teacher committed to helping pianists realise their potential, both in music and in their lives beyond. She now teaches exclusively at the Royal Northern College of Music and, as part of her students' development, organises regular showcase recitals for them here at Forsyth.

Programme

Anton Arensky (1861–1906)

Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor Op. 32 for violin, cello and piano (1894)

I. Allegro moderato

II. Scherzo (Allegro molto)

III. Elegia (Adagio)

IV. Finale (Allegro non troppo)

Hera Piano Trio

Caterina Bordoni violin

Gabriela Peres cello

Winnie Su piano

Named after Hera, the Greek goddess of women, the brings together three trailblazing young musicians: Caterina Bordoni (violin), Gabriela Peres (cello), and Winnie Su (piano). With a sound described as "sparkling and engaging", they bring their individuality and energy together in conjunction with their diverse cultures to challenge the stage.

Since their formation, the Hera Piano Trio has received guidance from esteemed chamber musicians of international renown including Hannah Roberts, Kathryn Stott, Petr Prause, Pavel Fischer, Harvey Davis (The Pleyel Ensemble) and Jeremy Young. They were finalists at the CAVATINA Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition in 2024 and performed at the Wigmore Hall.

From Italy, Caterina studied with Yair Kless and Zakar Bron, and was a prize-winner in the Zanuccoli International Chamber Music Competition. Gabriela is a Portuguese cellist currently studying with Jacob Shaw at the RNCM, having been awarded a full ABRSM scholarship and the Manchester Collective PES. From Sydney, Australia, Winnie currently studies with Kathryn Stott and Graham Scott, and has garnered recognition for her versatility at the piano, including appearances with The Hallé and at Buxton International Festival as a collaborative pianist.

Caterina plays a 1790 Gaetano Santagiuliana violin, from Vicenza, Italy with the generosity of the Harrison-Frank Family Trust, and Gabriela plays in a 1778 Sebastian Dallinger cello from Vienna on loan.

Winnie will be performing on Forsyth's beautiful .

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