Martina Silvester

Martina Silvester chose the name Leilani (Hawaiian for “flower of heaven”) for her idea of bringing artists together in various chamber music formations and reviving the idea of salon culture. Each concert is thematically oriented and moderated by Martina Silvester.
Martina Silvester chose the name Leilani (Hawaiian for “flower of heaven”) for her idea of bringing artists together in various chamber music formations and reviving the idea of salon culture. Each concert is thematically oriented and moderated by Martina Silvester.
“Inconnues – Méconnues”. It is about female composers whose works are too rarely performed and who do not enjoy the recognition they deserve. Anecdotes and stories from the lives of these wonderful female composers, as well as their struggle to find a place for themselves in the male-dominated world of music, are woven into the programme. The main characters are female composers from different eras and backgrounds, but all with the same desire: to be heard. (Featuring works by Sofia Gubaidulina, Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Mel Bonis, among others).
Bach meets contemporary music. Pure and clear: a juxtaposition of basso continuo-dominated, baroque structures and the freedom of contemporary music. The trio works with contemporary composers and at the same time specialises in baroque music. It is precisely this broad arc from baroque to modern that makes this ensemble so appealing.(Featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Nicole Chamberlain, Henrik Ajax, among others).
Classical piano trio with flute. The interplay of flute, cello and piano opens up a special world of sound in which airy lightness meets profound resonance. The trio by C. M. von Weber for this instrumentation is a musical jewel and was the beginning of this ensemble. This work inspires both technically and emotionally and impressively brings out the special magic of this instrumentation. The trio has an extensive repertoire and captivates its audience with rousing musicality. (With works by Carl Maria von Weber, Mel Bonis, Friedrich Kuhlau and others).
The combination of flute and string trio is rare and opens up an exciting spectrum of repertoire possibilities: from baroque to classical chamber music, such as the quartets by W. A. Mozart, to contemporary compositions and pieces specially arranged for this instrumentation. Our aim is to explore the musical boundaries of this unusual formation and to inspire the audience with new worlds of sound. (Featuring works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gioachino Rossini, Paul Ben-Haim, among others).
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