14 - Water Drops

The festival closes with works shaped by water, air and storm. Sibelius’ Water Drops and Saariaho’s Cloud Trio explore fragile, constantly changing sound worlds, while a new string quartet by Robert Peate receives its first performance. We welcome rising star Jaehong Kim for three of Brahm's nature inspired Lieder before the festival concludes with a work new to the Festival: Beethoven’s only string quintet. Sometimes known as the “Storm” Quintet, a nickname drawn from its turbulent final movement, it stands at a turning point between his early and middle periods. Less frequently heard than many of his chamber works, it is a fascinating piece that is already full of boldness and intensity.