Discover music steeped in romance from three passionate composers whose lives were intimately connected from the mid 19th century onwards. Cellist Leonard Elschenbroich, praised by the New York Times for his 'expressive depth’, joins Alexei Grynyuk, described by BBC Music Magazine as a pianist ‘of supreme technical virtuosity.’ Together, they bring this heartfelt repertoire to life.

In 1849, Robert Schumann experienced one of his most remarkable bursts of creativity, composing around forty beautifully crafted works, including the piece featured in this concert. Clara, in 1853, wrote her sumptuous Romances (originally for violin) in the same year that the Schumanns befriended the 20-year-old Brahms.

Robert’s untimely death in 1856 left Brahms to support Clara, having fallen in love with her. While Clara was devoted to her late husband, their relationship remained platonic, and Brahms’ music, so expressive of deep emotion, may have been an outlet for his unrequited love.

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What to expect at The Queen's Hall

Tune out the outside world and let morning recitals encircle you in rich concentration. This is the atmosphere where world-class chamber music thrives.

Supported by Tanya and David Parker
and Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Edinburgh