Franck Piano Quintet
Dvořák Piano Quintet No 2 Op 81

The Netherlands-based Amatis Trio is one of the leading chamber groups of its generation, formed as recently as 2014 but exalted worldwide for its energy, its insight and its infectious enthusiasm.

Formerly members of the prestigious BBC New Generation Artists project, the Amatis players are joined by two NGA colleagues – Ukrainian violinist Aleksey Semenenko and Norwegian violist Eivind Ringstad – in two iconic chamber works.

Franck’s Piano Quintet is a work of torrid emotional power, an explosion of emotion that sweeps its listeners up in its unstoppable, intense drama. Dvořák’s Piano Quintet, by contrast, whirls with Bohemian dance rhythms and effortless, unforgettable melody, shot through with the irrepressible inspirations of Czech folk music.