The Lillibridge Ensemble

Robert Schumann
Piano quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44

Raphael Ryger & David Clampitt, violins
Krystyana Czeiner, viola
Karen Ryger, cello
Madeleine Forte, piano


The Bel-Être Duo

Frédéric Chopin
Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65

Mariusz Skula, cello
Madeleine Forte, piano

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Chopin:
Cello and piano, my favorite duo! Once again, excellent playing!
-Fred Rossomando, President, Grace Recording

Schumann:
"Congratulations! Wonderful performance! Great performers! Thank you for letting us listen!!! We would like to hear many more concerts like this!!!"
-Mária Kéry, Choir Director from Hungary

"How nice to play with such clarity and simplicity. Music in the first place, no added manners, no showing up! Old honest school, where music is holy and above everything. I wish to be able to play like that, especially at that age! Bravo and thank you!"
-Janos Kery, Pianist from Hungary

"Congratulations to all the performers of this wonderful concert! I love the balance and nice dialogs between the musicians. They represent the highest level and are committed to real values offering for the audience."
-Agnes Papp, Pianist from Hungary

"Two of the great chamber works expertly performed with complete honesty and fidelity. The deep knowledge and experience of the players shines through every moment of these performances. Bravo!"
-Wayne Petty, Musicologist from Michigan

"Congratulations to all the performers of this wonderful concert! I love the balance and beautiful dialogues between the musicians! They represent the highest standards and are committed to providing real value to the audience. I look forward to the next concert of the Lillibridge Ensemble!"
-Liv Glaser, Pianist, Professor Emerita at Norwegian State Academy of Music. Oslo

"The Lillibridge Ensemble is clearly deeply committed to creating special moments in this program, and the Schumann Quintet is wonderfully-played, and as one of the more difficult chamber piano quintets, they can extract precision and excitement from start to finish. With decades of experience, it's clear their enthusiasm and commitment to one another for collaboration and chamber music is passionate and filled with joy and unbridled trust---Wonderful musicianship all around!!"
-Daniel Immel, Pianist

"What talent, what skill at the piano, Madeleine! It must have taken countless hours at the keyboard, skill, rehearsals, and practice, again and again, with immense talent and a passion for the piano and the masterful compositions of classical music! You are a great pianist whom we respectfully salute: BRAVO!"
-Catherine Convent, Musician from Belgium