The Westerly Trio

The Westerly trio was formed in 2021 and was the result of three good friends and colleagues deciding to get together to explore the delightful and extensive repertoire for violin flute and piano. The name ‘Westerly’ was thought of because two of the group own sailing yachts built by the legendary Westerly boatbuilders, and all three members of the group are keen sailors.

In the time that Rachel, Jessica and David have been together they have managed to explore a large amount of the repertoire available but are still finding new pieces to play all the time, and today’s recital is a result of their recent researches. They have given concerts throughout the North East, in St Mary’s Monkseaton, The Old Low Light in North Shields, Elsdon Avenue Church in Seaton Delaval and at Northumbria University. They are delighted to be at Blyth today and appearing in this new exciting concert series.

Concert programme

Joseph Kuffner-Serenade Op. 4 for flute, violin and piano (Allegro, Andante con moto, Minuetto, Rondo Scherzando)

Cesar Cui-5 Petit Duos, op. 56 (Badinage, Berceuse, Scherzino, Nocturne, Waltz)

Jacques Ibert-Deux Interludes (Andante espressivo, Allegro vivo)

Monti-Czardas, arr. Jessica Graham