Shunske Sato • Shuann Chai • Nicolas Roudier

Franz Strauss Nocturno, op. 7

Robert Schumann Abendlied, op. 85 no. 12

Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for violin and piano in C minor, op. 30 no. 2

Clara Schumann Romance in A minor, op. 21 no. 1

Johannes Brahms Trio for horn, violin and piano in Eb major, op. 40

Shunske Sato is a violinist, a conductor, chamber musician, soloist and

teacher – the diversity of his activities reflect his versatile and

resourceful nature.

Pianist Shuann Chai is a soloist and chamber musician who performs

on a wide range of early to modern pianos, bringing the emotional

content of music from the past to listeners in the present. Recognised

by critics as “a graceful virtuoso”, she has been praised for

performances that are “sensitive and communicative, …full of warmth

and emotion”.

Nicolas Roudier is one of the leading historical horn players of the

new generation in early music. Frequently appearing in recitals he

showcases the evolution of the horn through time and geography by

selecting historically appropriate instruments from his unique

collection of about 25 original horns, dating from the 1790s to the

present.