19 October @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
£21.00
Artists: Cret Trio – Stephanie Zyzak (violin), David Yang (viola), Clancy Newman (cello)
Programme Includes
- Arnold Schoenberg – String Trio, Op. 45
- Greg Sandow – String Trio (World Premiere)
- Ludwig van Beethoven – String Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 9
About the Concert
The intimate world of the string trio offers some of classical music’s most refined and challenging repertoire, and few ensembles navigate this demanding terrain with the sophistication of the American-based Cret Trio. Stephanie Zyzak (violin), David Yang (viola), and Clancy Newman (cello) bring together decades of individual artistry to explore what they aptly describe as the “relatively unheralded” treasures of this genre.
A World Premiere and Emotional Depth
Their programme spans nearly two centuries of musical evolution, opening with Schoenberg’s extraordinary String Trio, Op. 45—a work born from the composer’s own brush with mortality and considered one of his most emotionally direct statements. The evening’s centrepiece presents a rare opportunity to witness musical history in the making with Greg Sandow’s String Trio, receiving its world premiere. This contemporary voice bridges to Beethoven’s String Trio No. 2 in C minor, where the young composer’s revolutionary spirit emerges through the elegant constraints of classical form.
Meet the Cret Trio
David Yang’s passion for Schoenberg’s music—which he delights in sharing with audiences—promises particular insights into the Austrian master’s complex emotional landscape. As Artistic Director of the Ashburton Chamber Music Festival, Yang brings both scholarly depth and infectious enthusiasm to his performances. The trio’s name honours architect Paul Cret, whose modernist-classicist aesthetic mirrors their own approach to bridging musical eras.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This
Fresh from successful recitals in Philadelphia and Boston during their inaugural season, the Cret Trio brings rare repertoire and compelling artistry to nadsa’s intimate setting—an afternoon that promises to reveal why the string trio remains one of chamber music’s most perfectly balanced forms.