The first edition of the Chloé Festival is finally here: 22nd-24th of June

The Chloé Piano Trio presents the first edition of the Chloé Festival 2023: three exciting events of classical chamber music, poetry & talks centred around women composers & artists that take place at St. Alfege Church (22nd of June) & Christ Church East Greenwich (23rd & 24th of June).

Concert 1 - 22nd June, 19:30 - Beyond the Shadow

Pianist and researcher Laura Casas Cambra will discuss women composers’ experiences as well as the presence of other artists in their lives. Afterwards, the Chloé Piano Trio will perform works by Henriette Bosmans, Clara & Robert Schumann and Lili Boulanger.

Concert 2 - 23rd June, 19:30 - Growth & Rebirth

After opening with Cécile Chaminade’s Piano Trio, soprano Charlotte Hoather will join the stage with songs by Alma Mahler, Florence Price, Lili Boulanger and Ben Moore, interwoven with poetry and readings by and about female artists. Then the Chloé Piano Trio will perform works by Mélanie Bonis and Kelly-Marie Murphy.

Concert 3 - 24th of June 19:30 - Sparks for the Future

Opening performance of the Rebecca Clarke Piano Trio, after which composer and singer-songwriter Hayat Selim will join for a selection of songs and a Q&A session allowing the audience to get involved. Then, the Chloé Piano Trio will play a side-by-side performance with pupils of St Mary Magdalene’s School pieces by Johanna Senfter, Elena Kats-Chernin and Sally Beamish. To finish, the School’s choir will sing alongside all performers.

Read more about the performers here: https://chloepianotrio.com/chloe-festival/

The Chloé Piano Trio

Laura Casas Cambra - pianist & researcher

Charlotte Hoather - singer & narrator

Hayat Selim - composer & singer-songwriter