Friday Lunchtime Concert: AERA Ensemble

Known for their sense of adventure, the ensemble bring three sharply contrasted works together in this programme. Beethoven’s Clarinet Trio is the composer at his most relaxed – Beethoven was just 26 when he composed it, and it shows through in its energy and warmth. Bruch’s eight miniatures are however the expression of a composer in his maturity – rich and mellow. Stravinsky’s pungent sound-world closes the concert, his original score to The Soldier’s Tale distilled down to five energetic movements in this concert suite. 

Amiri Harewood piano  
Isabella Todes viola  
Emily Crook clarinet