A unique trio of virtuosos under the canopy of "Cherry Forest"

MOSCOW. As part of the Cherry Forest festival, a concert of a fantastic trio took place.

Seeing each of these musicians individually on stage is good luck. The performance of Lynn Harrell, Anne-Sophie Mutter and Yefim Bronfman in the trio is a unique event. The organizers of the Cherry Forest festival managed to spoil music lovers with a big concert with a final surprise. The concert in Moscow took place as part of a tour of several European countries.

Anna-Sophie Mutter is one of those musical geeks who managed to realize themselves in adulthood. The great Karayan drew attention to the brilliant playing of a 13-year-old violinist during a concert in Lucerne and for many years took care of her, shared the secrets of mastery, and invited him to participate in his concerts. The impeccable technique allowed her to squeeze male virtuosos on the violin Olympus. Grammy Awards, a lineup of composers who dream of writing music for her, an extensive repertoire, and sold out at concerts. A bonus to all this grandeur is a spectacular appearance, stage charm and two Stradivarius violins.

The family of Yefim Bronfman moved to Israel from the USSR in the early 70’s. All his relatives are professional musicians. After a successful debut with the Zubin Meta Orchestra - moving to the USA, joint performances with Stern, Salonen, Rostropovich, Fisher, Shostakovich Prizes, Grammys.

Outstanding cellist Lynn Harrell won his first Grammy for recording Tchaikovsky’s music as part of another trio with violinist Yitzhak Perlman and Ashkenazi. Collaboration with Bronfman and Mutter was no less impressive. An instrumentalist with an extensive discography and an intensive schedule of performances, a professor, and also the founder of the HEARTbeats charity foundation. He provides assistance to children in hot spots or in difficult life situations.

Two trios sounded at the concert. One of them is the epitaph of Tchaikovsky “In memory of the great artist”, dedicated to his friend Nikolai Rubinstein. Another is Beethoven’s Trio No. 7, written in honor of Archduke Rudolph of Austria (Rudolph von Österreich). For “dessert” - Shostakovich’s piano trio dedicated to the brilliant musicologist and critic Ivan Sollertinsky.

Elena Tanakova © Gallerix.ru