Anna Brigham (violin) Brendan Musk (piano)
The Lantivet Duo is a dynamic musical partnership between Cornish violinist and violist Anna Brigham and Scottish pianist and trumpeter Brendan Musk. Their boundless creativity and innovation have earned them critical acclaim, with Classic FM hailing them as “an eclectic bonanza” and “one of the best things to see.” With a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of the violin and piano duo format, they captivate audiences with a spellbinding blend of traditional and original pieces, inspired by the rich sounds of folk and classical music. They also commission works from renowned composers and collaborate with exceptional musicians. Individually, Anna and Brendan have thriving freelance careers. They perform with world-class orchestras, chamber groups, and artists such as the Philharmonia, Dunedin Consort, and Bjork, have headlined at prestigious festivals, and appeared at venues like the Royal Albert Hall, the Wigmore Hall, and Ronnie Scotts. As a duo, they have delighted audiences throughout the UK and performed for the Spanish Embassy. They are particularly proud of their Summer Garden Concert Series, now in its fourth year, which brings music to an intimate and unique setting. This reimagining of the roles of the audience and performer creates a truly special, connected, and communal experience.
In the first half, the four movements of Antonín Dvořák’s Sonatina in G major, Op.100 are interleaved with Dumka Kolomyika (trad. Polish), Attaboy (Thile/Ma/Meyer/Duncan), Elowen and Spirit Train (Lantivet Duo). After the interval, four of Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dances (No.s 1, 4, 5 and 11) are interleaved with compositions by the Lantivet Duo: Devilled Penguin, Falmouth Sandworms and Dozmary Pool, plus a newly-composed piece.