String Trio Sapphires

Christchurch-based string trio, Tres Cordes will travel to Oxford to share elegant classical chamber music with the local community.

Musicians are Cathy Irons (violin), Serenity Thurlow (viola) & Tomas Hurnik (cello). All members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, they produce a very well-blended pure sound in this programme which includes Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn and Boccherini.

The large aftershock put a halt to the Christchurch's group's plans to travel to the concert venue in September and most of their audience members were glad to stay home too.

“We were sorry to hear that some brave audience members arrived for the concert, to be told it was postponed. We do hope they come again as we would love to play for them. It's such uplifting and edifying music, we just can't keep it hidden any longer.” says Cathy.

They have been performing together since 2007 in Christchurch, Akaroa and on CTV. They are recording their first CD later this year. They are influenced by the stylistic expertise and experience of Tomas as they aim to produce the clear, true sound of authentic classical music

Tres Cordes is a French word meaning ‘three strings’. It is also used to describe the release of the pedal on a piano, enabling the hammers to play on all strings, creating a rich, full, resonant tone.

“...a sublime performance of singing strings...generous amount of applause and people went on their way with lifted spirits and the knowledge that they had heard something a little bit special.... wonderful music performed by such accomplished musicians.” review for Cathy and Tomas' performance of Music in May in Christchurch Library blog.

Event listed by Cathy Irons

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