Dancing with Brahms

Cello and Piano concert of Brahms Sonata in E minor and a journey through dances in classical music.

Dancing with Brahms

Marking the days between the anniversaries of Brahms’ birth and death, Aleksandra and Joanna place his magnificent Sonata in E minor at the heart of their recital. Inspired by the sonata’s graceful Menuet, the programme unfolds into a vibrant sequence of dances—from Beethoven and Brahms to Piazzolla and Villa-Lobos—exploring a rich spectrum of rhythm, colour, and virtuosity.

Timeline:

Door and drinks - 7PM

Concert

First half 7:30PM-8PM

Short interval

Second half 8:15PM-8:45PM

About the artists:

Aleksandra Pykacz completed her MA in Cello Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels. A prize-winner in numerous classical music competitions, she has been invited to perform at festivals such as Harmos Classical in Portugal, Santander Music Festival in Spain, and Tehran Contemporary Music Festival, where she premiered Hooshyar Khayam's Cello Concerto.

Her musical interests span classical, pop, jazz, and world music. With a rich performance history across multiple countries, Aleksandra continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Joanna Kacperek

Joanna Kacperek is an internationally award-winning pianist and has performed in major concert halls in her native Poland as well as in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Norway, Ukraine, Canada and Japan. Concerto appearances include performances with such orchestras as the Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Warsaw and the Lviv Virtuosos Chamber Orchestra.

Alongside a growing career as a soloist, Joanna Kacperek is highly celebrated for being a multi-faceted pianist. She regularly performs with singers and instrumental players. Her duo with violinist Roksana Kwaśnikowska represented Poland at the Kyoto International Music Students Festival in Japan (2015) and regularly performs recitals both in Poland and abroad. In 2021 she was chosen as Young Artist and took part in The Leeds Lieder Festival 2021 (duo with Ava Dodd).

Poster photos:

Aleksandra's photo - Jullie de Bellaing

Joanna's photo - Paul Marc Mitchell