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Jan 22 2012
World premiere of new piano work
IT seems the Charlton Kings-based guitarist Gilbert Biberian has
turned his mind to composing. All was revealed when the Rautio Trio
gave the world premiere of his piano trio, for Gloucester Music
Society.
Entitled Ithaka, the eight-movement work is inspired by a poem by the
Greek poet Constantine Cavafy and felt like a musical journey, albeit
an inward one. Biberian's Greek Armenian roots, were embedded within
the music rather than evident on the surface.
This is a work of great variety with a declamatory start and several
dramatic outbursts along the way. But the excitement was balanced by a
silvery nottorno, a dance which reflected the sinuous rhythms and
melodies of Asia Minor and a heart-felt Alleluia. The composer is now
working on a string quartet and a guitar concerto.
The Rautio Trio demonstrated their versatility and musicianship
elsewhere in the programme.
The Piano Trio in G composed by the 25 year-old Beethoven abounded in
youthful exuberance.
The stimulating second half placed special demands on the players who
gave a warm, affectionate account of Frank Bridge's Phantasie Trio.
They never put a foot wrong.
Roger Jones
http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Trio-s-perfect-playing/story-15002683-detail/story.html
Jan 22 2012
World premiere of new piano work
IT seems the Charlton Kings-based guitarist Gilbert Biberian has
turned his mind to composing. All was revealed when the Rautio Trio
gave the world premiere of his piano trio, for Gloucester Music
Society.
Entitled Ithaka, the eight-movement work is inspired by a poem by the
Greek poet Constantine Cavafy and felt like a musical journey, albeit
an inward one. Biberian's Greek Armenian roots, were embedded within
the music rather than evident on the surface.
This is a work of great variety with a declamatory start and several
dramatic outbursts along the way. But the excitement was balanced by a
silvery nottorno, a dance which reflected the sinuous rhythms and
melodies of Asia Minor and a heart-felt Alleluia. The composer is now
working on a string quartet and a guitar concerto.
The Rautio Trio demonstrated their versatility and musicianship
elsewhere in the programme.
The Piano Trio in G composed by the 25 year-old Beethoven abounded in
youthful exuberance.
The stimulating second half placed special demands on the players who
gave a warm, affectionate account of Frank Bridge's Phantasie Trio.
They never put a foot wrong.
Roger Jones
http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Trio-s-perfect-playing/story-15002683-detail/story.html