Club Classical

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Willem Hijstek Hall - Musical Renaissance - Johannes Brahms 
By Mühlfeld Trio 

Programme
J. Brahms - Trio in A minor, op. 114 
1. Allegro 
2. Adagio 
3. Andantino grazioso 
4. Allegro 

Programme notes
After writing the String Quintet in G Major in 1890 Brahms decided to abandon composition. Only the encounter with clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld, whom he met in March '91 in Meiningen, made him retrace his steps. Deeply fascinated by the virtuosity of the musician from Bad Salzungen, Brahms resumed writing and from this collaboration came the most important contributions to the clarinet repertoire of the second half of the 19th century. The first of these is the Trio in A minor, marked by an elegiac, rather contemplative atmosphere, far from the strong tones of sonatism that characterise the last trios. 

Driven by the desire to confront particularly this piece, unique in its genre, we congregated in the autumn of 2022 under the name Mühlfeld Trio, to celebrate the man who revived in Brahms the inspiration and the desire to create and compose.

Performers
Erika García, clarinet 
Giovanni Landini, cello 
Andrea Boga, piano 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Jeker Room - Frauenliebe: A young women's view on love
By Berg Duo

Programme
R. Schumann - Frauenliebe und -leben, Op. 42 
   1. Seit ich ihn gesehen  
   2. Er, der Herrlichste von allen 
   3. Ich kann's nicht fassen, nicht glauben 
   4. Du Ring an meinem Finger  
   5. Helft mir, ihr Schwestern  
   6. Süßer Freund, du blickest 
   7. An meinem Herzen, an meiner Brust  
   8. Nun hast du mir den ersten Schmerz getan 

Programme notesBerg Duo began working in the intense environment of studio recording, which demanded an artistic approach and direction from the very beginning. Through this experience a musical connection was found: the roots of a successful Lied duo. Frauenliebe und -leben is unique in the Lied repertory as a cycle about love written (ostensibly) from a woman's point of view. It presents an interesting counterpoint to similar cycles such as Dichterliebe (also by Schumann) and Die Schöne Müllerin (Schubert). Berg Duo hope to bring their perspective on this repertoire classic at their first concert.

Performers
Stina Åkerberg / voice  
Sachit Ajmani / piano 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Jeker Room - Phantasm meets Violin & Harp 
By Aya & Nagisa 

Programme
C. Saint-Saëns - Fantaisie, op. 124 
C. Saint-Saëns - Romance, op. 37 
F. Kreisler - Schön Rosmarin  
F. Kreisler - Liebesleid 

Programme notes
As we are musicians of the same nationality, age, and especially we both play string used-instruments, violin and harp, we were always looking for occasions to play together. For the first half, we chose two of Saint Saens' most beautiful pieces originally composed for violin and harp, and for the second half, two of Kreisler's masterpieces for violin and piano. Although the two composers lived in the same era, we designed our programme to bring out a variety of expressions and impressions as different as painter’s pallet.The pieces represent fantasies of various scenes like tenderness, sweet romance, emotional waltzes and joy of love. 

Performers
Aya Kitaoka, Violin 
Nagisa Tanaka, Harp 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room 102 - Portrait of the Extension of the Classical Guitar
By Gerard Mejias 

Programme
Gaspar Sanz - Canarios (Arr. Sergi Vicente) 
Gerard Mejias - Luz de la mañana (1r mov) 
Django Reinhardt - Nuages 
Gerard Mejias - Train To Wien 
Gerard Mejias - Hell Awaits 
A. C. Jobim - A Felicidade (arr: Gerard Mejias) 

Programme notes
In this event I will introduce you to my compositions that will involve you at the extended technics of the guitar. 

Performers
Gerard Mejias, Guitar

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room  109 - As Bolboretas

Programme
C. Saint-Saëns - Tarantelle op. 6

Programme notes
We created this trio at the beginning of the school year because we wanted to explore more of the repertoire for this unusual grouping.
The name of the group comes from Galician (Galicia), which means butterfly. We decided to call our ensemble this way because the three of us speak co-official languages (two of us are Galician and the other one comes from Mallorca) that are minority languages and one of our goals is to claim the use of these languages.
We decided to perform this piece because we felt it was a good way to begin to get to know each other musically, as it explores many of the technical difficulties of the instruments both individually and collectively.

Performers
Mencía Resch Pérez, flute
Adriana Iglesias Martínez, piano
Joana Albons Caldentey, clarinet

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room 202 - Doublespeak

Programme
Nico Muhly - Doublespeak 

Programme notes
This performance is the beginning of a coming together of like-minded musicians, eager to perform chamber music at a high level. Sexteto Ruiz is equal parts cello, violin, percussion, piano, flute, and clarinet, a completely mixed instrumentation with a unique sort of symmetry, of which many composers (in the time since Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire) have taken advantage. Sexteto’s first venture is Nico Muhly’s post-minimalist masterpiece, ‘Doublespeak’, a 10 min swirl of texture, color, and groove. 

Performers
Colin Crandal, Heidur Lára Bjarnadóttir, Natalia Ramos Kurland, Uxue Medrano, Carlos Lázaro, Ariadna Ruiz Ruiz

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room  211 - The Call of Hindemith

Programme
P. Hindemith - Sonata for four French Horns 
I. Fugato - Sehr langsam  
II. Lebhaft  

Jan Koetsier- Horn Quartet 
I. Prelude 
III. Caprice 

Programme notes
The Hindemith Horn Quartet is in the horn player’s repertoire list as it has both technical challenges for all parts and is also difficulty in the ensemble playing. However, we feel is is worth it due to its interesting character and Hindemith’s great knowledge of the French horn. After Hindemith we will play a few movements of another more light quartet by Dutch composer Jan Koetsier. In this piece we can really explore the range and dynamics of our instruments. 

Performers
Uangmo Tenzin - horn 
Ale Alguisi - horn 
Meri Garrido - horn 
Natasha Dryden - horn 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room 311 - Alyssa, Emma & Jolie

Programme
F. Schubert - Gute nacht
L. Bernstein - I feel pretty
G. Paisiello - Nel for pieu non mi sento
T. Giordani - Caro Mio Ben)
(Jolie & Carmen)

Fr. Seitz – Student Concerto no. 5
Allegro moderato
(Alyssa & Carmen)

J. Haydn – The Mermaids Song, Hob. XXVIa:25
E. Satie - La Statue de Bronze, Daphénéo, Le Chapelier
(Emma & Carmen)

Programme notes
We are new students of the Junior Conservatory Maastricht, both studying vocals.  It is very exciting for us to perform during the Night of Classical Music.  Together we came up with a programme that we hope you will enjoy.  We are also very happy to perform together with Carmen, one of our teachers in the Junior Conservatory.

Performers
Jolie Buck & Emma de Wijs (vocals)
Alyssa Perdok (violin)
Carmen Lopez on (piano)

Session 1 - 19:45-20:15 Willem Hijstek
Let's Kitchen and Sing
By ARTeo duo

Programme
G. Kurtág - Three Old Inscriptions 
  1. Wijrag Thudjad
   2. Transylvanian Szekely Mangle 
   3. Grabkreuz auf dem Friedhof von Mecseknadasd 

L. Bernstein - La Bonne Cuisine: Four Recipes for Voice and Piano 
   1. Plum Pudding 
   2. Queues de Boeuf  
   3. Tavouk Guenksis 
   4. Civet à Toute Vitesse  

X. Montsalvatge - Cinco Canciones Negras 
   1. Cuba dentro de un piano 
   2. Punto de Habañera 
   3. Chévere 
   4. Canción de cuna para dormir un negrito 
   5. Canto negro 

J. Offenbach - "Ah quel diner" (from La Périchole) 

Programme notes
The programme Let's Kitchen and Sing was inspired by the great love and interest the ARTeo duo members have towards 20th-century and contemporary music. The idea for the title came from Bernstein - often inspired by the things around him - and his humorous cycle featuring four recipes from an 1899 cookbook.
The other two cycles offer a completely different TASTE of last century's music. Kurtág's vocal music is known to eternally seek unity with the text; for The Three Old Inscriptions (1987) Op. 25 he used Hungarian and Germans folk texts. Montsalvatge's Cinco canciones negras doesn't follow the familiar Spanish idiom widely explored in the 20th century but is a fusion of Catalan and Caribbean influences. Continuing along the lines of food and dining, Offenbach's short and funny aria seems like the perfect finish. Bon appetit!

Performers
Teodora Drozdik-Popović, mezzo-soprano 
Ariadna Ruiz Ruiz, pianist 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room 312 - Schumann’s thoughts

Programme
R. Schuman - Violin Sonata No.1, Op.105  
1. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck 
2. Allegretto 
3. Lebhaft 

Programme notes
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Performers
Alesia Viarenich-violin  
Constant Notten-piano 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room 318 - 19:00-19:30 Spotlight on Viola
By Viola class Julia Dinerstein 

Programme
Malcis – Elegie for 4 violas
J. Whittaker – Modal March
N. Fieraru – 5 Rumanian Dances for 2 violas
Walput – Andante Cantabile
D. Zemtsov – Circle of Diminished Fifths

Programme notes
This programme is a interesting combination between sólo pieces written for viola solo and pieces for viola ensambles

Performers
Dante Lindt, Ariadna Terol, Helena de Bruin, Helena Camps, Jose Manuel Muriel , Maria Alejandra Martinez, Noa Ballesteroa, Pietro Romagnoli (viola).

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Matty Niëll Hall - Akari and friends in concert

Programme

J.S. Bach - Inventio in g-minor, BWV 782 
D. Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonata in B-minor, K.27 
W.A. Mozart - Piano Sonata in F-major, K.332 - 3. Allegro assai 
F. Chopin - Impromptu No. 1, op. 29 
D. Shostakovich/L. Avtomyan - 5 pieces for piano and 2 violins 
     1. Prelude - 2. Gavotte - 3. Elygie - 4. Waltz - 5. Polka 

(Mina Aoki Girardelli & Theodore Kim, violin) 

Programme notes
Akari Bastiaens is one of the youngest students of Conservatorium Maastricht.  She became a student at age 7 and has been part of the Junior Conservatory for three years.  With her teacher Joop Celis she is working on a wide variety of repertoire so that she gets a broad understanding of the history of music, hence the choice for this programme.  Apart from playing as a soloist, Akari also enjoys playing in an ensemble.  For this programme, she found Mina Aoki Girardelli and Theodore Kim, two recent graduates of Junior Conservatorium Maastricht and now students of the Bachelor programme to play together.  They will bring 5 pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich arranged by Levon Avtomyan for piano and two violins.  Even though Shostakovich is mostly known for his sarcastic and dramatic approach to music, these five pieces, selected from among other ballet music, represent the other side of his music. 

Performers
Akari Bastiaens (piano) 
Mina Aoki Girardelli (violin) 
Theodore Kim (violin) 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room 401 - "Schwanengesang" - a selection of songs of Schuberts last Song Cycle
By Franssen & Hesberg Duo 

Programme
F.Schubert - "Schwanengesang" (D957) 
1. Liebesbotschaft
2. Kriegers Ahnung 
4. Ständchen    
5. Aufenthalt 
8. Der Atlas 
9. Ihr Bild 
14. Taubenpost 

Programme notes
We will perform a selection of songs from Schubert's "Schwanengesang". Sharing a love for german poetry, and even more for the german Lied, we decided to have a closer look at Schuberts last cycle. Choosing a selection of songs with texts from both L.Rellstab and H.Heine we hope to exit the audience for this beautiful compositions, as well as inspire them to discover the poetry and the dynamic between music and text. 

Performers
Pascal Franssen - Tenor 
Marie Hesberg - Piano 

Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Room  402 - Brahms love for the clarinety
By Brahms clarinet trio 

Programme
J. Brahms - Clarinet trio a minor op 114    
1.Allegro 
2. Adagio 
3. Andantino Grazioso 
4. Allegro 

Programme notes
Around 1890, a fifty-seven year old Brahms gave indications that he would retire as a composer. He remarked, "I have worked enough; now let the young folks take over." 
In early 1891, however, Brahms became intoxicated by encountering the clarinet playing of Richard Mühlfeld and was inspired to compose once again. Between 1891 and 1894, Brahms composed a clutch of four final chamber works featuring the clarinet: a trio, a quintet and two sonatas in that order. These are positively magical works. This Mellow, melancholy, warmly nostalgic music perfectly exploits each of these signature characteristics of the clarinet for a composite mood that has often been called "autumnal." 

Performers
Eric Begley (clarinet), Eline Hensels (cello) Jana Schell (piano) 

Session 1 - 19:00-19:30 Room 408
Atemsäer Duo in Concert

Programme
Michael Spivakovsky: Concerto for Harmonica and Orchestra 
   I. Fuocoso - Dance Drôle 
   II. Romance  
   III. Scherzo. Allegro ma non troppo 
Olivier Messiaen - Trois Mélodies 
Einojuhani Rautavaara - Whispering 

Programme notes
"Atemsäer" was a German compound noun, meaning "Breath-Sower". We create music with breath, to echo with our special combination. Together with pianist Lilian Phan and chromatic harmonicist & composer Hon Ning Cheung from Conservatorium Maastricht, Atemsäer Duo was formed in 2022 in hopes of sharing more original harmonica repertories and collaborating intensively with living composers! 
A diverse programme highlighting the harmonica concerto by Michael Spivakovsky, to present the musical potential for chromatic harmonica in the context of orchestral music; Through rendering "Trois Mélodies" by Messiaen, in hopes of embracing the its lyricity of harmonica accompanied by the highly personal piano textures and harmony languages from the composer. The recital will end with "Whispering" by the Finnish composer Rautavaara, which is one of a less-known violin works with full of ethereal intimacy between music and nature. 

Performers
Piano: Lilian Phan (1732641) 
Chromatic Harmonica: Hon Ning Cheung (1969663) 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Willem Hijstek Hall - Stage to Screen: Weill & Korngold
By Richards/ Schimmack 

Programme
E. W. Korngold - 4 Lieder des Abschieds, Op.14    1.Sterbelied 
2. Dies eine kann mein Sehnen nimmer fassen 
3. Mond, so gehst du wieder auf 
4. Gefaßter Abschied 

K. Weill  - Songs: 
Speak Low 
Surabaya Johnny  
Au fond de la Seine 
September Song 
Youkali 

Programme notes
Come to encounter the haunting music of two composers of Jewish origin, both banned during the 3.Reich: known for their  Classical Stage works as well as their dedication to 'U-Musik' and the Movie Industry. 

Performers
Abigail Richards, Piano 
Susanne Schimmack, Soprano 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 - Jeker Room
A journey through the emotions
By Alejandro Balfagón Folgado 

Programme

J.K. Mertz - Elegie 

M. Smaili - Quatre bagatelles en forme de suite cosmique   1. Le depart 
2. Gravitationnel  
3. Monté sur une comète j’ai vi 
4. Loin dans le noir  

W. Heinze - Concordancias 
1. Movido 
2. Tranquilo 
3. Tangueado 
4. Andando  
5. Movido da capo 

Programme notes
This is a short concert programme that aims taking the audience through an emotional journey. The first piece tackles the pain behind the death; it is a melancholic piece of music that fosters listeners to reflect on this social tabu and feel on their own skin the emotions that this song eludes. The second piece will take us to a different journey this time through space. The title of this piece suggests that the world outside Earth’s limits inspired the composer. It’s music will make the audience feel like they are navigating through space feeling it’s gravity immersing in this musical experience. The last piece is a return to the planet Earth, where we can listen to Latin armonías, Hungarian rhythms, some tango music and melodies that unravel life most precious memories. 

Performers
Alejandro Balfagón, Guitar 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 102
Focus Curve
By Focus Trio 

Programme
F. Schubert · Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A minor, Op. 137, D. 385 
1. Allegro moderato 
2. Andante 
3. Menuetto: Allegro 
Ida Gtkovsky · Brillance
1. Declamé 
2. Desinvolte 
3. Dolcissimo 
4. Finale 
 

Programme notes
An exploration into the world of saxophone and piano, a journey to different periods and styles to rediscover the sound of the saxophone and also of the piano. 

We will start with the Sonata composed by Schubert. This Sonata was published after the composer's death as a Sonatina in 1836. Since Schubert's sonatas op. 137 are modest in size, rather be compared to Mozart's violin sonatas than to Beethoven's, the "Sonatina" diminutive stuck to them. What will be the differences in playing it with this instrument? We offer a new performance through the saxophone without renouncing the historical and stylistic authenticity. 

On the contrary, Brillance is an original piece for saxophone that significantly uses the saxophone resources and takes it to virtuoso playing. It was composed in 1974 by Ida Gotkovsky and commissioned by the Conservatoire de Bruxelles for the contest of the conservatory.  The whole piece is based on a contemporary language with solid structures, decisive rhythms, contrasts of dynamics, and accents that keep its four movements in a constant line of tension:  first with an operatic declamation, second in a joking way, third with a melancholic melody and finally, the climax. 

Performers
Inés, González Gómez, Saxophone 
Jorge Gómez Josa, Saxophone 
María del Mar Moreno Raya, Piano 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 109
Rachmaninoff Trio Elégiaque
By C Rachmaninoff Tribute Trio 

Programme
S. Rachmaninoff: Trio Elégiaque in g-minor 

Programme notes
Sergei Rachmaninoff was undoubtedly one of the most genius composers of his time. His music is still commonly played and highly praised by pianists and orchestras up to this day. 
When Rachmaninoff left Russia he knew that he would never come back. He then made a glorious career in the USA. Anton Rubinstein, who was his idol, was a pianist of the level of the legendary Franz Liszt, said once after visiting Rachmaninoffs concert: nobody plays his music as convincing as him. 
We would like to give our listeners a small glance into the world of Rachmaninoffs music and show how much of himself as a composer he already was at 19 years old when he composed his 1st trio

Performers
Max Klioutchnikov, piano 
Natalia Czerwinska, violin 
Peter Massanyi, cello

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 211
A piece of cold

Programme

E. Grieg - String quartet No. 1 g-minor 
1st movement 

Programme notes
Once upon a time there was a little girl, Unna Nousiainen and she was a viola player. She was playing chamber music quite often and had this beautiful quartet in mind in g minor by Grieg. Everyday Unna was dreaming about finding 3 other as beautiful girls as her and playing this quartet together. When she grew up she went to Maastricht to study and already gave up on her dream. One day she met this weird girl Ioanna Boultadaki and Ioanna always wanted to play something together with everyone and after few years of trying different chamber music ensembles and programme, they formed a quartet and......Unna's dream came true.

Performers
Ioanna Boultadaki - violin 
Alesia Viarenich - violin 
Unna Nousiainen - viola 
Celia Martos - cello 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room  311
Coenen & Lopez Duo

Programme
H. Busser - Pièce en ré 
F. Strauss - Nocturne opus.7 
C. Saint-Saëns - Romance op. 36 

Programme notes
Tonight we play 3 songs that come from the same era, namely romance. You will certainly think: Why don't you play songs from different eras. Well, because the 1st song was composed in the beginning of the romance, the 2nd number in the middle of that time and the 3rd number was composed at the end of the romance. We have deliberately done this so that we can let you hear the difference, because there certainly is. We also chose these pieces because they are beautiful songs for the horn and piano. Pièce en ré we will also play together at the Princess Christina competition. And we have deliberately chosen this song that we can see how we play this for the audience, because this song is very technical to play together. I hope you will enjoy us. 

Performers
Jork Coenen plays the horn 
Carmen Lopez plays the piano 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 312 -
Small concert for violin solo and also with piano from Theodore

Programme
W.A Mozart Concerto no.4 first movement 
E. Ysaye Sonata no.4 
G. Fauré Après un rêve arranged for violin and piano 

Programme notes
I will start with a classical concerto from mozart and then I'll a solo sonata from the belgian composer Ysaye from the 19 century and I will finish with a nice small beautiful piece from Fauré that makes you dream. 

Performers
Theodore Kim - violin 
Constant Notten - piano 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 318
Carl Nielsen Quintet

Programme
C. Nielsen - wind quintet Op.43 
1. Allegro ben Moderato 
2. Menuetto 
3. Praeludium: Adagio. Tema con varazioni: Un poco andantino 

Programme notes
The first idea that oriented all five of us into shaping this group, was the musical need of being part of a relatively big chamber music group. All the members of our ensemble had worked in the past with smaller formations, and we wanted to bring all the experience and knowledge in the same rehearsal room for working on one of the most essential and delicate works of quintet of the 20th century. As soon as we started rehearsing and spending time together over the scores, we immediately felt the musical connection and decided to apply for the Night of Classical to share the stage together. 

Performers
Lior Halili / Oboe and English Horn 
Anastasia Vourka Ftaka / Flute 
Nel Ferreiro Gomez / Clarinet 
Gerard Romero Giralt / Bass clarinet 
Meritxell Garrido Pavia / French Horn 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Matty Niël Hall
Kerry's Musical Journey

Programme

Kerry Turner - Fanfare for Barcs 

J. Brahms (Arr. Kerry Turner) - Three Chorale Pieces 
 1. Ach, arme Welt! 
   2. O Süsser Mai! 
   3. Im Herbst

G. Bizet (Arr. Kerry Turner) - Carmen Suite 
   1. Entr'acte 
   2. Entr'acte 
   3. Intermezzo 
   4. Chanson 

Programme notes
The Sosamaor Horn Quartet was formed in 2022 by four horn students of Conservatorium Maastricht. The repertoire for this performance is based on compositions and arrangements by Kerry Turner, a composer and horn player for the American Horn Quartet. We open our performance with Fanfare for Barcs, an original composition by Kerry Turner, which steps us off on our journey. Afterwards we slow down with an arrangement of three of Brahms' choral pieces that bring forward a more melodic and emotional moment. Finally, we present Bizet's Carmen Suite, also arranged by Kerry Turner, to end our programme with an exciting overview of this famous opera. 

Performers
Oriol Gómez - Horn 
Maria Arrocha - Horn 
Sofia Faria - Horn 
Sabela Rodríguez - Horn 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 401
Trio Elysian meets Bruch

Programme

M. Bruch - 8 pieces for viola, clarinet and piano 
1. Andante   
2. Allegro con moto 
3. Andante con moto 

Programme notes
The members of Trio Elysia come from other countries and they met each other in the Conservatorium of Maastricht. The name of this ensamble is inpired by things that the 3 girls of the group have in common. Elysian means beautifull, creative, peacefull. These properties are a good representation of the members of the trio but also of the piece we are playing. 
The pieces that we will perform tonight was written in 1910. Max Bruch, wrote these romantic pieces for his son Max Felix who was a talented clarinet player. Bruch, also arranged this piece for other types of ensembles. 

Performers
Fien Dedroog- Clarinet 
Maria Alejandra Martinez Calderon- Viola 
Asya Özkamalı- piano 

Session 2 - 19:45-20:15 Room 402
Bach and Beethoven in E major

Programme

J.S.Bach - Well Tempered Clavier Book 1I,  Prelude and Fugue No.9 in E major BWV878 

L.v.Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.30 in E major op.109 
1. Vivace, ma non troppo. 
2. Prestissimo 
3. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung 

Programme notes
Kazuma Hashimoto is a Japanese piano student. Kazuma graduated from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music with his bachelor's and master's degree under the direction of Professor Masahito Shimizu in Japan. Currently studying with Professor Joop Celis and Willem Brons in the Netherlands. 
Kazuma chose to bring two works in E major written by two of the greatest artists: Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven. Even after almost 200 years, Bach’s Well Tempered Clavier is a must study for young pianists.  And so it was for Beethoven: When he was 11 years old, he began studying composition and his composition teacher at the time gave him this collection of Bach's pieces as a teaching aid, so that he could relearn everything he had learned. The influence of Bach can be felt in his works and especially in the Sonata op.109. This Sonata is the first of what is known today as "Beethoven's Last Three Sonatas". It is also dedicated to the daughter of his lover at the time. These two pieces in E major bring Kazuma peace and solace, and he hopes to convey these feelings to you with great care. 

Performers
Kazuma Hashimoto / Piano 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 109
A Personal Clavier-übung

Programme

J.S. Bach - Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
   I. Praeludium 
   II. Allemande 
   III. Corrente 
   IV. Sarabande 
   V. Menuet I  
   VI. Menuet II 
   VII. Gigue 
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 33, No. 2 in C major 
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 39, No. 2 in A minor
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 39, No. 9 in D major
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 33, No. 6 in Eb minor 

Programme notes
As a result of the long-lasting difficult economic conditions after the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), it was not evident for many composers to publish their works. This was no different for Johann Sebastian Bach. Hence, it was only at the age of 46 that he published his opus 1, consisting of six partitas brought together under the title Clavier-Übung (keyboard practice). Bach borrowed this title from his predecessor as Leipzig cantor, Johann Kuhnau, who in turn drew on the Italian term essercizi (exercises), dating back to the early 17th century. The same term also inspired Domenico Scarlatti, when in 1738 he released a collection of 30 sonatas titled Essercizi per gravicembalo. Both the Clavier-Übung and the Essercizi can be considered precursors to the Étude, a genre that developed throughout the 19th century from short, didactic pieces to highly appropriate concert repertoire, of which Rachmaninoff's Études-Tableaux is a perfect example. 

Performers
Arthur, Erauw - piano 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 202
A. Dvořák - Piano Quintet No.2
By Himmel Quintet

Programme
A. Dvořák - Piano Quintet, Op. 81 No. 2, in A major 
1. Allegro, ma non tanto 

Programme notes
Himmel Quintet is a piano quintet formed by 5 first year Bachelor students at Conservatorium Maastricht. Our desicion to play together was very spontaneous. We caught each others eye after 3 days at our new school and immediately knew which piece should we take to start our journey together. 
We come from different backgrounds, have performed separately in different concert halls and by this project we are looking forward to having the opportunity to perform together. 
Our group strongly believes that making music in an ensamble is one of the most exciting things in our careers as musicians, especially when it comes to exploring repertoire from different countries. Each member looks at music from different perspective and can come up with a new point of view, which brings it a refreshment and keeps it alive. 

Performers
Hubert Kociszewski violin 
Uxue Medrano Lopez violin 
Ariadna Terol Donat viola 
Péter Massányi cello 
Sofija Subbotina piano 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 211
Beethoven first string quartet: where the cycle started

Programme
String Quartet in D Major No.3 Op.18 was written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1798 and 1800, and dedicated to his patron, the Prince of Lobkowitz. Although placed third in Op.18, this is the very first string quartet that Beethoven ever composed. Through this masterpiece, it is possible to appreciate the perfect string quartet sonority and finest classical architecture. The atmosphere is bright, lyrical, and humorous with just a touch of poignancy in the slow movement; “the gentlest, most consistently lyrical work (within Beethoven’s Op.18), according to Steinberg. 

Programme notes
String Quartet in D Major No.3 Op.18 was written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1798 and 1800, and dedicated to his patron, the Prince of Lobkowitz. Although placed third in Op.18, this is the very first string quartet that Beethoven ever composed. Through this masterpiece, it is possible to appreciate the perfect string quartet sonority and finest classical architecture. The atmosphere is bright, lyrical, and humorous with just a touch of poignancy in the slow movement; “the gentlest, most consistently lyrical work (within Beethoven’s Op.18), according to Steinberg. 

Performers
Ilaria Taioli - violin 
Samuele Di Gioia - violin 
José Manuel Muriel López - viola 
Caterina Vannoni - cello 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 311
Il violino capriccioso

Programme
R. Kreutzer - Étude n. 41 in F major 
N. Paganini - Caprice n. 1 in E major, Op. 1 
N. Paganini - Caprice n. 15 in E minor, Op. 1 
J. Dont - Étude-caprice n. 24: Fantasia in E-flat minor, Op. 35 
C. Saint-Saëns - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28 

Programme notes
The programme starts with a selection of études and caprices for solo violin. Paganini’s caprices are famed for their technical challenges and witty character, and are very often played in concerts and competitions. On the other hand, Kreutzer’s n. 41 and Dont’s n. 24 are far less known and rarely performed on stage, perhaps because they were published amongst other very academic studies intended for students. However, I believe that these two caprices, both technically demanding and musically engaging, deserve to be performed more often and appreciated by a larger audience.  
Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso concludes the programme. When Saint-Saëns wrote this piece in 1863, he originally intended it as the finale to his first violin concerto. But seeing its potential as an independent composition after the premiere, Saint-Saëns decided to publish it separately. It is indeed a dazzling piece, with varied, contrasting musical ideas within short time spans. 

Performers
Mina Aoki-Girardelli, violin 
Piano accompanist 

 Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 312
Winter sounds by Rachmaninov

Programme
S. Rachmaninov - Cello sonate in g op. 19 uit 1901  
1. Lento - Allegro moderato 
2. Allegro scherzando 
3. Andante 
4. Allegro mosso 

Programme notes
Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata, completed in November 1901, was one of his first major works written during the period of his recovery from the mental block he experienced after the disastrous première of his First Symphony in 1897. 
It is supremely melodic, as might be expected from Rachmaninov. It is cast in four movements on a grand symphonic scale. Both cello and piano play equally important roles. The sonata is filled with the character so typical of Russia’s Romantic era. When he wrote this marvellous sonata, Rachmaninov surely could not have known that this would be his last chamber music work. From that time on, however, he would only dedicate his skills to solo piano pieces, and the larger scale orchestral and choral pieces. So this is a piece to be discovered and treasured as representing both a beginning and an end to a phase of Rachmaninov’s career. 

Performers
Eline Hensels , cello 
Constant Notten, piano 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 318 
The young talents

Programme
C. Reinecke - “Trio for Oboe, Horn and Piano in a minor op.188” 
Part 3. Adagio 
C. Debussy - “Il pleure dans mon coeur” 
R. Schumann - Waldszenen: “Abschied” 
J.S. Bach - “Adagio” 
N. Rimsky-Korsakov - “The rose and the nightingale” 
J.M. Damase - “Pavane variee” 

Programme notes
Within the Conservatorium Maastricht, there is a department for young, talented musicians, wanting to develop their skills and experience: the Junior Conservatorium. Students in the Junior Conservatorium learn to make music, alone and together, on a high level, as preparation for their bachelor studies at the conservatory. Next to individual lessons with teachers of the conservatory, the students follow courses specializing in chamber music, ensemble, and different theory courses. 
This evening, four young musicians from the Junior Conservatorium will be performing for you. Marike Kramer (piano), Chiel van der Wal (oboe), Jork Coenen (French horn) and Tous Huijnen (piano) will be performing various pieces in different formations. The repertoire consists of a a trio, two duets, and two solo pieces. 

Performers
Marike Kramer plays the piano 
Tous Huijnen plays the piano 
Jork Coenen plays the hoorn 
Chiel van der Wal plays the oboe 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Matty Niël Hall
 Improvisations on "Women, Life, Freedom"

Programme
1. Women 
2. Life 
3. Freedom 

Programme notes
How often do you honestly respond to a "how was your day"? In the rituals of daily life, what one says often become banal and almost meaningless. In contrast to this, Mordial highlights the potential in conversation that is imbued with meaning – something we encounter less and less. More than being simple communication, speech can acquire artistic depth. As a free improvisation collective, the members of Mordial use music to highlight the emotional resonances inherent in the act of speaking but often passed upon. The focus on "Women, Life, Freedom" brings together deeply held values with current events that tend to occupy one's mental space. 

Performers
Timothy Hanson, guitar 
Marie Hesberg, piano/voice 
Mario Calzada Peña, drums 
Nader Adabnejad, violin 
Sachit Ajmani, electronics 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 401
 Mozart and Tchaikovsky

Programme
W.A. Mozart - 9 Variations on a Minuet by Duport, K. 573. 
P.I. Tchaikovsky - Dumka, Op. 59 

Programme notes
I’m passionate about Russian music, and I also love profoundly music from the Classicism. With Tchaikovsky, I found a link between these two music genres. 
In a letter written in 1878 by Tchaikovsky, he said:  “I not only love Mozart - I worship him. (…) It is to Mozart that I am obliged for the fact that I have dedicated my life to music. He gave the first impulse to my musical powers and made me love music more than anything else in the world”.  
Also, it is to composers like Mozart and Tchaikovsky that, quoting the last, “I am obliged for the fact that I have dedicated my life to music”. With this concert, I want to honor them both and try to show the link between these two types of music so separate in time. 

Performers
Adriana Iglesias Martínez, piano. 

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 402
A musical twilight

Programme

F. Chopin - Etudes: op. 10 n. 4
M. Ravel - Miroirs: 1. Noctuelles
Performers        Héctor Sanz Castillo
Asja Kadić - winter stories (for flute and piano)
Performers        Asja Kadić - flute
Héctor Sanz Castillo – piano

Programme notes
The programme aims to be a pictorial description of certain emotions that are associated to the time of the day when the sun is not shining. Our fears, insecurities and frustrations often come up during the night to disturb our inner peace. Music is my way to channel these feelings and to coexist with the darkest part of myself.

Performers
Asja Kadić - flute
Héctor Sanz Castillo – piano

Session 3 - 20:45 - 21:15 Room 408 A night under the moon 
By Selene Trio

Programme
M. Bruch - Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola & Piano, op.83
1. Andante
3. Andante con moto
6. Andante con moto
G.Sviridov - The snowstorm
4. Romance

Programme notes
Created in 2022, Selene Trio is a chamber music project born in Conservatorium Maastricht, The Netherlands. The ensemble brings together three driven musicians from different backgrounds. The members are Tonnia Ioannou (piano), Helena Camps Gaset (viola), and Elena Loaiza Román (clarinet). 
Currently pursuing their Master of Music Degree, the three musicians aspire to enrich and expand their repertoire, exploring different styles. Committed to experimenting with their music, the ensemble will be collaborating with young composers to find new colors, new harmonies, and discover new ways to play music, some of them yet to be discovered.
With their debut performance, they hope to bring to life the music of Romantic composer, Max Bruch.

Performers
Tonia Ioannou- Piano
Helena Camps – Viola
Elena Loaiza - Clarinet

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Willem Hijstek Hall Creative Corner
By Composer Quartet

Programme and Performers

Theo Carpentier - Suite for String Trio and Ableton 
   I. Introduction 
   II. Andante 
   III. Coda 

Performers:  
Theo Carpentier - violin 
Zowy Bahnen - violin  
Isabel Olmo Lorenzo – cello

Noel Aiyar - D.A.N.C.E. for double bass quartet and electronics
Performers:  
Camila Langue Cipoletta - double bass
Riccardo Settime - double bass
Daniel Correa Zuluaga - double bass
Iker Molina Martin - double bass

Jien Chir Yap - Station for saxophone trio and electronics 
Performers:  
Elena Toro Arróniz - soprano saxophone
Jorge Gómez Josa - alto saxophone
Silvia Martí­n González - alto saxophone

Juliette Romboti - Meditation I for tenor saxophone 
Performer:    
Elena Toro Arróniz – tenor saxophone

Programme notes
Creative Corner will showcase four newly composed compositions by Theo, Noel, Jien and Juliette - all currently studying at Conservatory Maastricht. The performances will make use of modern technologies and electronics to support their music and expressions. Come listen, and join them at the premiere of these brand new works!
Strings and Ableton is the artistic outcome of the master research of Theo Carpentier. In this project he investigates how to compose for string instruments in Neo-classical style and how to perform his music live using Ableton as music programme.  
D.A.N.C.E. is a multi-sensory expression of the current ritualistic functions of music. An interpretation of weekly ceremonies and the timbres that facilitate them, D.A.N.C.E. is about dance.
Station explores the existence of a space in process and its relation in balancing between constructible and destructible.
Meditation I  is the first of a series of solo works exploring the possibilities of using one’s instrument as a means of meditation.

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Jeker Room
Bach Cello Suite C Major

Programme
J.S. Bach Cello Suite N.3 in C major, BWV 1009 
1.Prélude 
2. Allemande 
3. Courante
4. Sarabande 
5. Bourrée I and II 
6. Gigue 

Programme notes
The solo cello programme will be performed by Mikayel Voskanyan (prof. Alexander Chaushian). 
The piece is Bach Suite N.3 in C Major, BWV 1009: one of the from 6 suites written for cello solo. 

Performers
Mikayel Voskanyan/cello 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 109
Transcendental

Programme
F. Liszt - Transcendental etudes, S.139 
   1. Preludio 
   2. Fusées 
   9. Ricordanza 
   8. Wilde Jagd 

Programme notes
The Transcendental Études, S.139, are Liszt’s revised and elaborated version of a previous set of etudes written when he was fifteen years old. Liszt dedicated these pieces to his teacher and friend Carl Czerny as a tribute to his contribution to the etude repertoire. 
Tonight’s soloist, Tudor Cioceanu, chose to work on these pieces as a part of his Master’s studies in the Conservatorium Maastricht. He sees these works as a coronation of pianistic virtuosity and aesthetic fireworks. Tonight, he looks forward to sharing his feelings of excitement and empowerment of playing works from Liszt’s revolutionary vision on the instrument. 

Performers
Tudor Cioceanu - piano 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 202
 As Bolboretas

Programme
C. Saint-Saëns - Tarantelle op. 6 

Programme note
We created this trio at the beginning of the school year because we wanted to explore more of the repertoire for this unusual grouping.  
The name of the group comes from Galician (Galicia), which means butterfly. We decided to call our ensemble this way because the three of us speak co-official languages (two of us are Galician and the other one comes from Mallorca) that are minority languages and one of our goals is to claim the use of these languages. 
We decided to perform this piece because we felt it was a good way to begin to get to know each other musically, as it explores many of the technical difficulties of the instruments both individually and collectively. 

Performers
Mencía Resch Pérez, flute. 
Adriana Iglesias Martínez, piano. 
Joana Albons Caldentey, clarinet. 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 211
Saxophone quartet throughout the styles
By Jema‘Sax Quartet 

Programme
E. Bozza - Andante et Scherzo
M. Mellits - Black
A. Demonceau - Cramignons
3. Mathy Li Coq
G.F. Händel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Programme notes
We are the Jema‘Sax Quartet and playing together in this constellation since july 2022. As a quartet, we want to explore different styles written for saxophone quartet. As part of the programme, we play a piece written by one of our members which allows us to get all the details behind the piece. Black by Marc Mellits was originally written for 2 bass clarinets in 2008. The musicians create a fabric of music which has complete integration. In this integrated world, the musicians are equal and complete each other in every move. Like this, every piece has its own characteristics which we will show during our performance 

Performers
Maud Berns - soprano/baritone saxophone 
Janou Lambers - alto saxophone 
Julie Ries - tenor saxophone 
Arthur Demonceau - baritone/soprano saxophone 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 318
 Spotlight on Viola

Programme
Malcis – Elegie for 4 violas
J. Whittaker – Modal March
N. Fieraru – 5 Rumanian Dances for 2 violas
Walput – Andante Cantabile
D. Zemtsov – Circle of Diminished Fifths

Programme notes
This programme is a interesting combination between sólo pieces written for viola solo and pieces for viola ensambles.

Performers
Dante Lindt, Ariadna Terol, Helena de Bruin, Helena Camps, Jose Manuel Muriel , Maria Alejandra Martinez, Noa Ballesteroa, Pietro Romagnoli (viola) 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Matty Niël Hall
Time Never Rests

Programme
J. Thrower  
   1. When Angels will be free 
   2. Time Never Rests 
   3. 1432 
G. Puccini - O mio babbino caro 

Programme notes
Featuring mezzo-soprano Teodora Drozdik Popovic and percussionists Colin Crandal and Alex Smith, Rhythms of Life is a rekindling of a musical partnership begun in June of 2022, as the trio gave their first recital in the NEO festival in Novi Sad, Serbia as part of the programe for Novi Sad - European Capital of Culture 2021. The group received an enthusiastic response from the Serbian public for their highly engaging, genre-defying performance. What singers and drummers have in common is a connection to the beginnings of music-making, a natural and joyous celebration of sound made with the voice, hands, and the heart. This concert will feature the music of Canadian composer John Thrower, with two pieces from his work Just One World for marimba duo and voice and a piece from his ballet Love Songs. 

Performers
Teodora Drozdik-Popović, mezzo-soprano 
Colin Crandal, marimba 
Alex Smith, marimba 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 401
 A journey through the emotions

Programme
J.K. Mertz - Elegie
M. Smaili - Quatre bagatelles en forme de suite cosmique
1. Le depart
2. Gravitationnel
3. Monté sur une comète j’ai vi
4. Loin dans le noir
W. Heinze - Concordancias
1. Movido
2. Tranquilo
3. Tangueado
4. Andando
5. Movido da capo

Programme notes
This is a short concert programme that aims taking the audience through an emotional journey. The first piece tackles the pain behind the death; it is a melancholic piece of music that fosters listeners to reflect on this social tabu and feel on their own skin the emotions that this song eludes. The second piece will take us to a different journey this time through space. The title of this piece suggests that the world outside Earth’s limits inspired the composer. It’s music will make the audience feel like they are navigating through space feeling it’s gravity immersing in this musical experience. The last piece is a return to the planet Earth, where we can listen to Latin armonías, Hungarian rhythms, some tango music and melodies that unravel life most precious memories. 

Performers
Alejandro Balfagón - guitar 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 402
Magical Beethoven

Programme
L. v. Beethoven - Cello Sonata, Op. 102 No. 2 
1. Allegro con brio 
2. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto 
3. Allegro - Allegro fugato 

Programme notes
In the last of the five Cello Sonatas, Op. 102 No. 2 in D major, we hear the beginnings of Beethoven's "late period". Composed in 1815, it bears all the hallmarks of Beethoven's style in the remarkably compact sonata-form of the first movement, stringing together concise and contrasting musical material. It is followed by a substantial, slow middle movement, Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto, carried out by a deeply moving choral and intimate dialogue between the two instruments. The third movement surprises with a comical turn, deceiving in its simplicity and brevity, that leads into a challenging fugue and thrilling finale. 

Performers
Lilian Phan, piano 
Judit Díaz Álvarez, cello 

Session 4 - 21:30 - 22:00 Room 408
A Romantic Night with Reinecke
By Entr'Aspas

Programme
C. Reinecke - Trio for Oboé, Horn and Piano in A minor, Op. 188 
1. Allegro Moderato 
2. Scherzo 
3. Adagio 
4. Finale 

Programme notes
The Entr'Aspas trio presents the Reinecke trio for oboe, horn and piano. Formed in 2022, this trio is composed of all Portuguese musicians that met while studying in Conservatorium Maastricht. In this piece there is a great dialogue between the three instruments.  
In the Allegro Moderato, the first movement, the oboe shows us a really melancholic theme that clearly moves between intruments.  
Second movement is based in a fast question and answer mostly between oboe and piano while piano plays lyrical melodies.  
After, we slow down with the Adagio, where we have a beautiful melody first in oboe and after in horn with a climax in the middle of the movement.  
In the Finale, we finish with a return to the wittiness of the second movement, with chases after the other, while each instrument remembers some motives from other movements. 

Performers
Eliana Nyagu - Oboe  
Sofia Faria - Horn 
Ricardo Mano - Piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00 Willem Hijstek Hall
L. van Beethoven, Symphony No. 1
By Lumen Ensemble 

Programme
L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 1, Op. 21 
1. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio 
2. Andante cantabile con moto
3. Menuetto 
4. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace 

Programme notes

Lumen Ensemble is a nonet form by students from Conservatorium Maastricht who love playing both chamber and symphonic music. This is why we have created a project where we can play arrangements of great symphonic works without the need of gathering a whole orchestra.
We are excited to present ourselves for the first time during the Night of Classical Music 2023 with Beethoven’s first symphony.
Beethoven composed this symphony to demonstrate his talent as a composer to the general public. Beethoven wished not simply to inherit from his predecessors Haydn and Mozart, but to surpass them. Nonetheless, he still stays within the bounds of the traditional symphony, as if he did not want to shock his audience. A contemporary wrote “If we see only one claw of the lion, then that is because the lion found that it was more sensible not to attack yet.”

Performers
Alejandro, Ruiz - Violin
Helena, Camps - Viola
Maria, Millán - Cello
Daniel, Correa - Double bass
Natalia, Ramos - Flute
Eduardo, García - Oboe
Erika, García - Clarinet
Miguel, Castro - Bassoon
Alessandro, Alghisi - Horn
Colin Crandal - timpani
Victor Gil Calabuig - conductor

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00 Jeker Room
From LATAM with Love

Programme
Vinicio Meza - Quisiera Decirte 
Jorge Montilla - Four for Four 

Programme notes
The Trio is a new formation, born in September 2022 in Maastricht Conservatorium.  
The four members got the idea to play together after feeling a common sense of joy while studying classical clarinet. Therefore, the goal of this ensemble is going back to the essence of the camber music playing, the pleasure of just be together for and because of the music. 
The programme prepared for this night consist in two pieces written by latinoamerican composers, inspired by the traditional Latino dance rythms. This way they put together the genuine feeling of joy towards music with the feeling of joy towards Latino dances, two disciplines with a fond history behind them that sometimes get a too serious approach compared to their origins. 

Performers
Joana Maria Albons Caldentey - Clarinet 1/Eb Clarinet  
Carlos González Lázaro - Clarinet 1/2 
Magali Sturm - Clarinet 2/3 
Elena Loaiza Román - Bass Clarinet 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 102
Viola through time

Programme
J.N. Hummel - Fantasie for viola and orchestra 
1. Andante grave 
2. Andante con moto 
3. Allegro non troppo 
M. Bruch - Romanze  
F. Wigy - suite no4 
1. Largo 
2. Menuet  
3. Allegro 

Programme notes
As a soloist I love to explore how the viola was treated as a solo instrument in different time periods. This is also why the pieces will be performed in chronological order: from the classical period all the way to the 21st century. As the concert unfolds the listener can hear the evolution of these solo works that went hand in hand with the way people regarded the viola at that time. The viola slowly earned it’s deserved place as a versatile solo instrument with a recognised warm sound. 

Performers
Helena De Bruyn, viola 
Gonzalo Alvarez Pérez, pianol 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 109
Piano Time

Programme
J.S. Bach - French Suite No.5 in G Major, BWV 816 
   1. Allemande 
   2. Courante 
   3. Sarabande 
   4. Gavotte 
W.A. Mozart - Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475 

Programme notes
This two beautiful pieces represent greatly the musicality of both of this composers. In the suite we can encounter a lot of melodic lines almost like the piano is singing and the Fantasia is full of moments that will bring out all different kind of emotions. 

Performers
Sara Restrepo - Piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 202
Love impressions of the 20th century

Programme
D. Shostakovich - Piano Trio no:1, op.8, c minor 
S. Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet Suite, arranged for piano trio 
   - Juliet as a young girl  
   - Montagues and Capulets 
   - Mercutio  
   - Dance of the Girls with Lilies 
   - Romeo and Juliet before parting 

Programme notes
Trio Seia is a newly born ensemble, formed by Ilgın Top (violin), Jorge Forés (cello) and Cristina Bernal (piano). They had their first contact playing together in 2022 and decided to form a piano trio based on their good friendship and communication. “Seia” represents the blue sky  which is an open concept that allows people to find their own meaning in their playing. 
The programme is build around two famous composers from the 20th century. 
D. Shostakovich originally named his first trio as “Poème” and dedicated it to his lover Tatyana Glivenko. The piece shows the contrasting edges of love through different textures. Secondly, the selection of pieces by S. Prokofiev’s suite based on William Shakespeare’s significant play “Romeo and Juliet”, represent the tragic and passionate love story between the two young lovers and the fight between Montagues and Capulets. 

Performers
Ilgın Top - violin 
Jorge Forés - cello  
Cristina Bernal - piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00 Room 211
Conversation without words

Programme
F. Mendelssohn - String Quartet No.6 in F minor, Op.80  
1. Allegro vivace assai 
Caroline Shaw - Blueprint 

Programme notes
Aspen Quartet has been founded in September 2022, with the intention to form a String Quartet and explore it´s extensive and interesting repertoire. The members of the group are all students of Conservatorium Maastricht and share a big passion for romantic and contemporary music. The Night of Classical Music will be the Quartet´s debut performing pieces from Mendelssohn and Caroline Shaw. 

Performers
Natalia Czerwinska / Violin I 
Jose Luis Martinez / Violin II 
Maria Alejandra Martinez / Viola 
Judit Diaz / Cello 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00 Room 311
Beethoven Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor
By Seulbi Cho/Mikayel Voskanyan 

Programme
L. van Beethoven - Sonata for Cello and piano op. 5 N.2 in G minor 
1. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo - Allegro molto più tosto presto. 
2. Rondo Allegro 

Programme notes
The duo is created by two students of Conservatorium Maastricht: Seulbi Cho (prof. Jeroen Riemsdijk) and Mikayel Voskanyan (prof. Alexander Chaushian). 
It's already two years the musicians have various performances with programme of different styles and period. 

Performers
Mikayel Voskanyan - cello 
Seulbi Cho - piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 312
 A Personal Clavier-übung

Programme
J.S. Bach - Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
I. Praeludium
II. Allemande
III. Corrente
IV. Sarabande
V. Menuet I
VI. Menuet II
VII. Gigue S.
Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 33, No. 2 in C major
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 39, No. 2 in A minor
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 39, No. 9 in D major
S. Rachmaninoff - Études-Tableaux Op. 33, No. 6 in Eb minor

Programme notes
As a result of the long-lasting difficult economic conditions after the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), it was not evident for many composers to publish their works. This was no different for Johann Sebastian Bach. Hence, it was only at the age of 46 that he published his opus 1, consisting of six partitas brought together under the title Clavier-Übung (keyboard practice). Bach borrowed this title from his predecessor as Leipzig cantor, Johann Kuhnau, who in turn drew on the Italian term essercizi (exercises), dating back to the early 17th century. The same term also inspired Domenico Scarlatti, when in 1738 he released a collection of 30 sonatas titled Essercizi per gravicembalo. Both the Clavier-Übung and the Essercizi can be considered precursors to the Étude, a genre that developed throughout the 19th century from short, didactic pieces to highly appropriate concert repertoire, of which Rachmaninoff's Études-Tableaux is a perfect example. 

Performers
Arthur, Erauw - piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00 Room 318
A. Dvořák - Piano Quintet No.2
By Himmel Quintet 

Programme
A. Dvořák - Piano Quintet, Op. 81 No. 2, in A major 
1. Allegro, ma non tanto 

Programme notes
Himmel Quintet is a piano quintet formed by 5 first year Bachelor students at Conservatorium Maastricht. Our desicion to play together was very spontaneous. We caught each others eye after 3 days at our new school and immediately knew which piece should we take to start our journey together. 
We come from different backgrounds, have performed separately in different concert halls and by this project we are looking forward to having the opportunity to perform together. 
Our group strongly believes that making music in an ensamble is one of the most exciting things in our careers as musicians, especially when it comes to exploring repertoire from different countries. Each member looks at music from different perspective and can come up with a new point of view, which brings it a refreshment and keeps it alive. 

Performers
Hubert Kociszewski violin 
Uxue Medrano Lopez violin 
Ariadna Terol Donat viola 
Péter Massányi cello 
Sofija Subbotina piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Matty Niël Hall
 Improvisations on "Women, Life, Freedom"

Programme
1. Women 
2. Life 
3. Freedom 

Programme notes
How often do you honestly respond to a "how was your day"? In the rituals of daily life, what one says often become banal and almost meaningless. In contrast to this, Mordial highlights the potential in conversation that is imbued with meaning – something we encounter less and less. More than being simple communication, speech can acquire artistic depth. As a free improvisation collective, the members of Mordial use music to highlight the emotional resonances inherent in the act of speaking but often passed upon. The focus on "Women, Life, Freedom" brings together deeply held values with current events that tend to occupy one's mental space. 

Performers
Timothy Hanson, guitar 
Marie Hesberg, piano/voice 
Mario Calzada Peña, drums 
Nader Adabnejad, violin 
Sachit Ajmani, electronics 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 401
From Bach to Jobim

Programme
J.S. Bach - Partita no.2 BWV 1004, Chaconne
Tom Jobim - Felicidade arr. by Roland Dyens 

Programme notes
The choice of this repertoire was very special for me. Bach and Roland Dyens have always been some of my favorite composers.  
The Chaconne by Bach was originally written for the Violin but many Guitarists have taken this piece and made a transcription of it. I did my own transcription with the help of my teacher, maestro Carlo Marchione. 
Felicidade is a popular bossa nova song by Tom Jobim and this amazing arrangement was made by the famous Guitarist and composer Roland Dyens.  
Roland is for sure one of my biggest inspirations not only for his own (fantastic) compositions but especially for his arrangements. He manages to combine classical music with jazz and more contemporary music in a way I think it's brilliant and very innovative.   
The goal of this performance would be to demonstrate the diversity of sounds and range that the classical guitar can produce, the differences in the repertoire, and overall the variety of genres that can be played on this instrument.  

Performers
Eduardo Cal, Classical Guitar 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 402
Piano Recital

Programme
D. Scarlatti   
K279 Allegro 
K319 Allegro 
L. van Beethoven  Sonata op.81a no.26   
1. Das Lebewohl (Les Adieux) 
S.Prokofieff Sonata op.1 

Programme notes
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Performers
Tonia Ioannou Piano 

Session 5 - 22:30 - 23:00  Room 408
A taste of Colombian music
By Negrura

Programme
Christian Sepulveda - Negrura 

Programme notes

Piece with rhythms from the Pacific Region of Colombia for alto saxophone solo. 
“Negrura” is a piece that combines extended techniques of the saxophone with jazz harmony and traditional rhythms from the Pacific Region of Colombia.  
From the interaction of different musical patterns symbolizing a soundscape with the taste of Marimba de Chonta, the moaning of the Cantaora and the sound of waves coming ashore, to combining extended techniques to create catchy and energetic rhythms, the composer take us to four contrasting musical flashes that represents the daily living of people’s region. 
Music  from the Pacific Region of Colombia evokes traditions and expressions of afro-descendant communities, that, despite the exploitation and vulnerability that their people have endured, still preserve in essence an all-enveloping joy that is transmitted through its rhythms. 

Performers
Edison Alejandro Mesa Román / Alto Saxophone 

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Room 102
Viola through time

Programme
J.N. Hummel - Fantasie for viola and orchestra
1. Andante grave
2. Andante con moto
3. Allegro non troppo
M. Bruch - Romanze F. Wigy - suite no4
1. Largo
2. Menuet
3. Allegro

Programme notes
As a soloist I love to explore how the viola was treated as a solo instrument in different time periods. This is also why the pieces will be performed in chronological order: from the classical period all the way to the 21st century. As the concert unfolds the listener can hear the evolution of these solo works that went hand in hand with the way people regarded the viola at that time. The viola slowly earned it’s deserved place as a versatile solo instrument with a recognised warm sound. 

Performers
Helena De Bruyn, viola 
Gonzalo Alvarez Pérez, piano

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Room 109
Mozart and Tchaikovsky

Programme
W.A. Mozart - 9 Variations on a Minuet by Duport, K. 573. 
P.I. Tchaikovsky - Dumka, Op. 59 

Programme notes
I’m passionate about Russian music, and I also love profoundly music from the Classicism. With Tchaikovsky, I found a link between these two music genres. 
In a letter written in 1878 by Tchaikovsky, he said:  “I not only love Mozart - I worship him. (…) It is to Mozart that I am obliged for the fact that I have dedicated my life to music. He gave the first impulse to my musical powers and made me love music more than anything else in the world”.  
Also, it is to composers like Mozart and Tchaikovsky that, quoting the last, “I am obliged for the fact that I have dedicated my life to music”. With this concert, I want to honor them both and try to show the link between these two types of music so separate in time. 

Performers
Adriana Iglesias Martínez, piano

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Room 211
Reinterpreting America

Programme
A. Dvorák - String Quartet in F major, op. 96 - American Quartet
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Lento
I. Albeniz – Suite Espanola no. 1, opus 47
II. Sevilla

Programme notes
The saxophone is a very versatile instrument, being able to play the most diverse repertoire. It is quite common for this instrument to play transcriptions of original works written for other instruments. On this occasion you can hear, through the saxophone quartet, a version of the String Quartet in F major "American" by Antonin Dvorák.
This work is one of the most popular in the chamber music repertoire. It was composed at the end of the 19th century in the USA, shortly after the famous 9th Symphony "New World Symphony". It gathers elements of different traditions that came to this country as a result of emigration.
Linum Quartet is a newly created saxophone quartet that seeks to explore both the original repertoire and transcriptions for this kind of ensemble. The quartet intends, with this concert, to give a different point of view to the "American Quartet".

Performers
Elena, Toro Arróniz/sopran saxophone
Silvia, Martín González/alto saxophone
Hugo, Lomba Fernández/tenor saxophone
Sergi, Quintana Audí/baritone saxophone

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Room 312
A Romantic Night with Reinecke
By Entr'Aspas 

Programme
C. Reinecke - Trio for Oboé, Horn and Piano in A minor, Op. 188 1. Allegro Moderato
2. Scherzo
3. Adagio
4. Finale

Programme notes
The Entr'Aspas trio presents the Reinecke trio for oboe, horn and piano. Formed in 2022, this trio is composed of all Portuguese musicians that met while studying in Conservatorium Maastricht. In this piece there is a great dialogue between the three instruments.  
In the Allegro Moderato, the first movement, the oboe shows us a really melancholic theme that clearly moves between instruments.  
Second movement is based in a fast question and answer mostly between oboe and piano while piano plays lyrical melodies.  
After, we slow down with the Adagio, where we have a beautiful melody first in oboe and after in horn with a climax in the middle of the movement.  
In the Finale, we finish with a return to the wittiness of the second movement, with chases after the other, while each instrument remembers some motives from other movements. 

Performers
Eliana Nyagu - Oboe  
Sofia Faria - Horn 
Ricardo Mano - Piano 

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Matty Niël Hall
The Liszt Sonata
By Max Klioutchnikov 

Programme
F. Liszt: Sonata in b minor 

Programme notes
Franz Liszt: Sonata in b-minor. Sometimes called "the devil sonata" but for me it is a heroic fight between light and darkness. 

Performers
Max Klioutchnikov, piano

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Room 401
Musical Renaissance - Johannes Brahms
By Mühlfeld Trio 

Programme
J. Brahms - Trio in A minor, op. 114 
  1. Allegro 
  2. Adagio 
  3. Andantino grazioso
  4. Allegro 

Programme notes
After writing the String Quintet in G Major in 1890 Brahms decided to abandon composition. Only the encounter with clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld, whom he met in March '91 in Meiningen, made him retrace his steps. Deeply fascinated by the virtuosity of the musician from Bad Salzungen, Brahms resumed writing and from this collaboration came the most important contributions to the clarinet repertoire of the second half of the 19th century. The first of these is the Trio in A minor, marked by an elegiac, rather contemplative atmosphere, far from the strong tones of sonatism that characterise the last trios. 
Driven by the desire to confront particularly this piece, unique in its genre, we congregated in the autumn of 2022 under the name Mühlfeld Trio, to celebrate the man who revived in Brahms the inspiration and the desire to create and compose. 

Performers
Erika García, clarinet 
Giovanni Landini, cello 
Andrea Boga, piano 

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45  Room 402
Schumann Forest Scenes op. 82

Programme
R. Schumann - Waldszenen op. 82
1. Eintritt
2. Jäger auf der Lauer
3. Einsame Blumen
4. Freundliche Landschaft
5. Herberge
6. Vogel als Prophet
7. Jagdlied
8. Abschied

Programme notes
Thinking about what to play in a recital I thought about performing a cycle since I didnt want to just randomly put some pieces together.  
So I chose for Schumann’s beautiful forest scenes, which in its context presents to the listener a colourful and diverse view on how a forest looks or rather sounds; prophetic birds, a hunting scene or even a friendly meeting at an inn are waiting for you who are coming to listen to a story about a wonderful forest. 

Performers
Jana Schell Piano 

Session 6 - 23:15 - 23:45 Room 408
A midnight talk

Programme
J. Brahms - Clarinet trio op.114 
1. Allegro 
2. Adagio 

Programme notes
The Clarinet Trio is a wonderful example of the concise, thematically unified style that over the years had come to distinguish Brahms’s compositions. While he fully exploits the clarinet’s range of timbre and dynamics – from its lush, soulful low tones, through its velvety center, to its sometimes delicate, sometimes sharp highest notes – at the same time, the three instruments continuously complement one another. In particular, the harmonious blending of the tones of the clarinet and the cello are magnificent; it is as though the instruments were in love with each other. 
Brahms was especially fond of his Clarinet Trio. As Jan Swafford provocatively suggests, “Perhaps the clarinet pieces are the only true love songs to an instrument Brahms ever wrote.” 

Performers
Juan Sebastián Ramírez, clarinet 
Isabel Olmo, cello 
Ariadna Ruiz, piano