Lonquich-Clerici-Mehner Trio with Júlia Pusker

Clarinettist Tommaso Lonquich, cellist Umberto Clerici and pianist Claudio Martínez Mehner each enjoy distinguished international careers. Together as a clarinet trio, they have transcended geographical distance to cultivate a profound artistic  partnership, which they describe as ‘an enduring source of inspiration and dialogue’.

Umberto shares the personal significance of this ensemble in his life, ‘The musical partnership with Claudio and Tommaso that started at a festival in the Italian Dolomites over fifteen years ago has probably been the most transformative musical experience of  my life. The phrase “finding your tribe” has become true for me while making music with them over these years – together enjoying  the privilege of exploring music and its endless creative possibilities.’

‘At the same festival in Italy, we had the opportunity to play with a very young Júlia Pusker, and she was immediately a revelation.  Her integrity, seriousness and respect for music was already remarkable in her early twenties.’ Described as a ‘true aristocrat of the  violin’ (La Libre), Júlia Pusker has forged a stunning career, gaining international prominence as a prize-winner in the 2019 Queen  Elisabeth Violin Competition in Brussels. These four artists reunite in Australia for performances at UKARIA, Perth Festival and for Hayllar Music Tours, sharing a program that reflects their musical histories.

Lonquich-Clerici-Mehner Trio
      Tommaso Lonquich | Clarinet
      Umberto Clerici | Cello
      Claudio Martínez Mehner | Piano
Júlia Pusker | Violin

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Clarinet Trio in B flat, Op. 11 Gassenhauer [22′]

I. Allegro con brio
II. Adagio
III. Tema con variazioni (‘Pria ch'io l'impegno’: Allegretto)

Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971)
Suite from The Soldier’s Tale [16′]

I. Marche du Soldat
II. Le Violon du Soldat
III. Un Petit Concert
IV. Tango – Valse – Ragtime
V. Danse du Diable

INTERVAL

Béla Bartók (1881–1945)
Rhapsody No. 2 for Violin and Piano, Sz. 89 [10′]

I. Lassú
II. Friss

Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 66 [30′]

I. Allegro energico e con fuoco
II. Andante espressivo
III. Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto
IV. Finale: Allegro appassionato