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Trio Anima Mundi presented its second concert in the series on Sunday 2nd August at St Paul's Anglican Church Geelong. The program was a celebration of some of the great music from this period with trios by Robert Schumann, Theodore Dubois and Antonin Dvorak .
With Rochelle Bryson now firmly established as the trio's violinist there is confidence and cohesion in the playing that seems to increase with each selection of music that they offer. All three musicians – cellist Miranda Brockman, pianist Kenji Fujimora and violinist Rochelle Bryson are superb and experienced musicians and there is clearly a great bond between them and respect for each other and for the music they play. This comes across in an intensity and integrity in all their interpretations.
The highlight of the afternoon was the well known “Dumky” Trio of Dvorak played with a subtle and finely nuanced rendition that ranged over all the emotional responses of which the “Romantic” school of composition was capable. Miranda's cello line was always masterful with great drama and passion when required down to the quiet resignation and melancholy that is also part of this music. Piano and violin took their turn in the spotlight when required and the balance and interplay between the parts was always finely judged.
The Schumann Trio was a large and complex work that demanded much from all players and the conviction of their interpretation was a testament to their stature as an established and authoritative piano trio.
The featured “Prix de Rome” winner in this concert was Theodore Dubois whose 1904 trio was a welcome addition to the popular repertoire for this combination . It was a four movement work in a late romantic style with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies.
The concerts by this trio are to be treasured and their commitment to playing in regional centres as well as in Melbourne adds to the richness of artistic life in country centres. Look out for their performances at a venue near to you!
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