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Ensemble Raro @ ICR London

Ensemble Raro was formed in 2004. Their goal is to create unforgettable musical moments and to combine innovative approach with rich European tradition of intimate and sincere chamber music making.

Ensemble Raro is involved in performing contemporary chamber music repertoire. Their partners in various chamber music formations included Daishin Kashimoto, Konstantin Lifshitz, Adrian Brendel, Claudio Bohorquez, Baiba Skride, Priya Mitchell, Remus Azoitei, Carolin Widmann, Marlis Petersen and other excellent musicians.

Last year they gave master classes in Romania and Japan. Further performances are planned in France, Switzerland, Germany, Latvia, England, Japan and Romania.

Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano quartet in E flat major KV 493
George Enescu - Aubade for string trio
Johannes Brahms - Piano quartet in f minor, op.34

Ensemble Raro
Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin
Corinne Chapelle, violin
Razvan Popovici, viola
Bernhard Naoki Hedenborg, cello
Diana Ketler, piano

Dreams Among Sounds: a collective multimedia piece co-authored by Attic Arts artist in residence Ramona Poenaru will be presented after the concert.

The Enescu Society Concert Season runs from October to June, on the first Thursday of each month. The concert stage of the Institute will host outstanding musicians performing George Enescu's music alongside an international repertoire.

The Enescu Society is a project of the Romanian Cultural Institute under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Margarita of Romania.

When: Thursday, 7 February 2008, 7.00-9.00 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square, London SW1X8PH
Admission: is free. Please reserve your seats at T: 0207 752 0134, E: office@icr-london.co.uk.