At the end of the year, in the intimate atmosphere of the Chamber Hall, we will meet a truly stellar trio of musicians consisting of the audience-beloved and internationally acclaimed violinist Vineta Sareika together with equally talented kindred spirits – cellist Ivan Karizna and pianist Amandine Savary. The concert program is dedicated to both of Franz Schubert’s piano trios, paramount works of the genre.

Franz Schubert’s piano trios are captivating, expansive and multifaceted conversations among the musicians themselves, while simultaneously speaking intimately and profoundly to every listener in the audience.

The classical piano trio is most often a substantial multi-movement opus for violin, cello, and piano. The genre emerged in the mid-eighteenth century, and initially the greatest emphasis was placed on the piano part. For the longest time, the cello remained somewhat subordinate; only gradually was this instrument, so akin to the human voice, granted the independence it deserved. In this regard, the contributions of Beethoven and Schubert are invaluable.

In an invitation to the concert by Vineta Sareika and her colleagues, it is important to mention these two authorities, as Schubert adored Beethoven. The passing of his senior colleague profoundly affected Schubert, and his Piano Trio in E-flat major, D 929, bears the refined subtitle ‘Tombeau de Beethoven’, as it was composed in memory of Beethoven. The Trio resonates with echoes of Beethovenian motifs, and symbolically, in the middle of the second movement, we hear the Swedish folk song ‘Se solen sjunker’ (‘The Sun is Setting), which Schubert had once heard in Vienna performed by Swedish tenor and songwriter Isak Berg.

The performance by the three outstanding chamber musicians will grant entry into enter another world, where conversations take place with attentiveness, depth, and tolerance.
Vineta Sareika is an internationally acclaimed violinist whose accomplished career encompasses solo performances, chamber music, and work as an orchestra concertmaster. She is a laureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition and former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmoniker – the first woman in the orchestra’s history to hold this position – as well as the first violin of the Artemis Quartet. Vineta has collaborated with many distinguished artists, and her records have received such prestigious awards as the Echo Klassik and the Diapason d’Or. Alongside her concert career, Vineta Sareika teaches at the Universität der Künste Berlin and is frequently invited to serve on juries of prestigious competitions, including the ARD International Music Competition. Vineta Sareika plays an Antonio Stradivari violin (1683), generously on loan to her from the Ruggieri Foundation.

Ivan Karizna is among the most striking cellists of his generation. His musical expression possesses a unique individuality and charisma highly valued by masters such as András Schiff and Gidons Krēmers. A laureate of many competitions with outstanding success at both the International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Queen Elisabeth Competition. He has performed as a soloist with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, the Brussels Philharmonic, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, collaborating with conductors Stéphane Denève and Christoph Eschenbach. His chamber music partners have included Clara-Jumi Kang, Amihai Grosz, and Olli Mustonen. In 2023, Ivan’s debut at the Concertgebouw received critical acclaim. He plays the 1760 Tassini cello previously owned by Paul Tortelier and on generous loan from a member of the Stretton Society.

The internationally acclaimed pianist and chamber musician Amandine Savary has built a strong reputation through her versatility and artistic excellence. She has won top prizes at the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and the Commerzbank International Piano Trio Competition, as well as awards at the Young Concert Artists Auditions and the Vienna International Chamber Music Competition. She has performed throughout Europe, Japan, the United States, and Australia. Her records have received prestigious awards, including the Diapason d’Or and the Gramophone Editor’s Choice. She regularly undertakes collaborative projects within the international chamber music scene, teaches workshops, and serves on juries of international competitions. The artist currently lives in Vienna and teaches at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Artists:
Vineta SAREIKA – violin
Ivan KARIZNA – cello
Amandine SAVARY – piano

Program:
PART I
Franz SCHUBERT Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D 898
PART II
Franz SCHUBERT Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D 929

As with all concerts of the series Personally, the audience will be able to meet the musicians after the concert to enjoy informal conversations about their creative paths, sources of inspiration, and challenges, in the 2nd floor gallery.

Other events of the autumn 2026 season of the concert series Personally:
SEPTEMBER 20 | SUNDAY | 15.00  POETRY CONCERT ‘YOUTH’
OCTOBER 6 | SUNDAY | 15.00 PRESENCE. DUBRA, PELĒCIS, AND VASKS