SMF Presents Stefan Jackiw, Raphael Bell, and Andrew Armstrong

PROGRAM:
Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67
Dvorak Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 "Dumky"

Several years in the making, Savannah Music Festival is proud to present Raphael Bell with this esteemed trio in our first concert at the exquisitely restored Regina Coeli Hall. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, celebrated for his breathtaking lyricism and rare emotional clarity, has become a favorite of audiences and orchestras from Boston to Cleveland to London, where his performances are praised for their honesty and depth. He is joined by cellist Raphael Bell, the distinguished Principal Cellist of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, Belgium, whose warm sound and generous musical spirit have shaped a career spanning acclaimed solo, chamber, and orchestral stages across three continents. At the piano, Andrew Armstrong brings his boundless energy and expressive touch, qualities that have carried him through more than 1,400 performances worldwide and made him a cherished collaborator among today's leading musicians.