DEMOS Ensemble: Early Romanticism | Chamber Music and Moravian Wine

An autumn evening in the heart of Brno, with Early Romantic chamber music and a glass of Moravian wine.

The first of three concerts within the Musical Bridges of Europe project, jointly organised by Multicultural Centre Brusinka, DEMOS Ensemble and Vinařství Válka, opens the musical journey with the Early Romantic era – a world of growing emotional expression, lyricism, memorable melodies and distinctive colours of sound.

At the heart of DEMOS Ensemble are oboist Andrew D. Miller, clarinettist Josephine Sapsard and pianist Giulio Lo Monaco. For the opening concert, they will be joined by Brno-based soprano Kateřina Škárová.

The programme will feature a selection of Early Romantic works for oboe, clarinet and piano, complemented by the soprano voice. This unusual chamber combination creates space for intimate musical conversations as well as more expressive and emotionally charged moments.

Performers
Andrew D. Miller – oboe
Josephine Sapsard – clarinet
Giulio Lo Monaco – piano
Kateřina Škárová – soprano

Programme
– Robert Schumann – Three Songs for Soprano and Piano
– George Frideric Handel – Three Songs for Soprano, Oboe and Cello
– Franz Schubert – Solo for Soprano, Clarinet and Piano
– Édouard Destenay – Trio for Oboe, Clarinet and Piano

DEMOS Ensemble brings together musicians from the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Italy. Across three concerts, the series will take audiences from Early Romanticism through High Romanticism to the music of the 20th century. Each evening will also feature a different Brno-based guest artist.

The concert is part of Musical Bridges of Europe, an international cultural project based in Brno, Czechia. The project connects people through cross-border musical performances, artist talks and interactive workshops, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and shared experiences through music.

The concert series is held with the support of the municipal district of Brno-střed.

🍷 Every ticket includes a complimentary glass of Moravian wine from the family-run Vinařství Válka. Guests will also have the opportunity to discover and taste more of the winery’s wines before and after the concert.

Come and experience classical music at close range in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. After the performance, stay a little longer, meet the musicians, share your impressions and enjoy a glass of Moravian wine.