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How to Play: Schubert's Trout Quintet with Chineke! Chamber Ensemble

Schubert's Trout Quintet with Chineke! Chamber Ensemble

BBC Radio 4 - How to Play, Schubert's Trout Quintet with Chineke! Chamber Ensemble

Chineke! Chamber Ensemble invites us to a rehearsal of Schubert's much-loved Trout Quintet

We eavesdrop on Chineke! Chamber Ensemble at The Warehouse in London's Waterloo, as the players get ready for a performance of the iconic Trout Quintet by Schubert.

We eavesdrop on rehearsals at The Warehouse Waterloo, as Chineke! Chamber Ensemble invites us into the world of Schubert's iconic Trout Quintet.

As they prepare for an upcoming series of concerts together, we get the insider's perspective on how this music works, the process of bringing it to life on stage, and why it's such a players' favourite. Along with the pianist Tom Poster, the quintet share thoughts and stories about playing this piece, and the joys and challenges of being a chamber musician. 


Chineke! Chamber Ensemble:
Zara Benyounes, violin
Stephen Upshaw, viola
Ashok Klouda, cello
Stewart Goodyear, piano
Chi-chi Nwanoku, double bass

With additional recordings from the Alban Berg Quartet.
Photo credit: Matt Jolly (c) Britten Pears Arts

Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Wales

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