This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Booking opens at 12noon on 19 May and closes 5pm on 30 June. Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait.

Discover music steeped in romance from three passionate composers whose lives were intimately connected from the mid 19th century onwards. Cellist Leonard Elschenbroich, praised by the New York Times for his 'expressive depth’, joins Alexei Grynyuk, described by BBC Music Magazine as a pianist ‘of supreme technical virtuosity.’ Together, they bring this heartfelt repertoire to life.

In 1849, Robert Schumann experienced one of his most remarkable bursts of creativity, composing around forty beautifully crafted works, including the piece featured in this concert. Clara, in 1853, wrote her sumptuous Romances (originally for violin) in the same year that the Schumanns befriended the 20-year-old Brahms.

Robert’s untimely death in 1856 left Brahms to support Clara, having fallen in love with her. While Clara was devoted to her late husband, their relationship remained platonic, and Brahms’ music, so expressive of deep emotion, may have been an outlet for his unrequited love.

What to expect at The Queen's Hall

These focused morning concerts are the perfect way to start your Festival day. Tune out the outside world for a deep listening experience.

At The Queen’s Hall you can expect a very quiet concert environment, make sure your phone is off!

Supported by Tanya and David Parker
and Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Edinburgh