Aylesbury Lunchtime Music presents

Ensemble Serafin

1 October 2026

Starts: 12:45pm, Doors: 12:15pm

Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

£7 adults on the door (<18s & carers free)

Ensemble Serafin

Programme

  • 1732-1809

    Piano Trio No 39 in G, Hob. XV/5 “The Gypsy Rondo” (Haydn)

    i Andante, ii Poco adagio, cantabile, iii Rondo all’Ongarese: Presto

    Joseph Haydn’s Piano Trio No. 39 in G major was written in 1795, during the final few weeks of Haydn’s second trip to London, and one of a set of three (H. XV:24–26) dedicated to Rebecca Schroeter. It is perhaps his best-known piano trio and sometimes nicknamed the “Gypsy” or “Gypsy Rondo” trio because of its Rondo finale in ‘Hungarian’ style.

  • 1797-1828

    Piano Trio No 1 in B flat, D898, Op. 99 (Schubert)

    i Allegro moderato, ii Andante un poco mosso, iii Scherzo. Allegro, iv Rondo. Allegro vivace

    The Piano Trio No. 1 in B♭ major for piano, violin, and cello was written by Franz Schubert in 1827. The composer finished the work in 1828, in the last year of his life. It was published in 1836 as Opus 99, eight years after the composer’s death.

    The first movement is in sonata form with two main themes in the exposition. The first theme is characterized by dotted rhythms and irregular phrase lengths, while the second theme by contrast has lyrical melodies and regular phrases.

    The second movement is in the style of a gondola song with a lilting melody and swaying rhythm.

    The third movement is in the classical minuet form. The scherzo proper features heavy counterpoint, with the three instruments constantly imitating each other. The trio section is a relaxed waltz.

    The principal theme of the last movement resembles that of one of Schubert’s songs, “Skolie”, although this resemblance might be accidental.

Performers

  • Ensemble Serafin

    Piano trio

    Ensemble Serafin is a recently formed chamber group based in London, bringing together some of the finest musicians in the UK who we regularly see at our concerts
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Key information for concert goers

When

Every Thursday at 12:45pm (except August & over Christmas). Performances last around 60 minutes. Please enter quietly as there is a noon service in the Lady Chapel.

How much?

Entry is £7 per adult (card or cash), under 18s and carers are free. The price includes a programme. Donations are welcomed to subsidise the larger ensembles.

Where?

Performances are at St Mary’s Church in the heart of Aylesbury Old Town. See directions for further details.

Do I need to book?

No, just turn up. Doors open at 12:15 pm. Make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat.

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