Opus 3 | Young Virtuosi of Europe

Anna Komusiński – cello

Polish-Mexican cellist, internationally awarded and recognised as one of the most promising young artists of her generation.

She has performed in major European venues including Musikverein (Vienna), Kammermusiksaal of the Berliner Philharmonie and Royal Albert Hall (London).

Currently developing her artistry at Musica Mundi (Belgium), she continues her work with Maestro Ivan Monighetti and performs on an 18th-century cello.

Lara Haluska – violin

Hungarian violinist, student of Musica Mundi School in Belgium.

Laureate of numerous international competitions in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, the UK and the USA.

Her artistic profile combines virtuosity, compositional experience and a natural stage presence. Lara has performed internationally, including appearances in New York and at major cultural events in Hungary.

Richard Rait – piano

Russian-Portuguese pianist with an international artistic background.

Prize-winner of competitions in Belgium, Germany, Portugal and Spain, and soloist with Orquestra do Algarve performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

Richard has participated in masterclasses with leading pianists, including Rem Urasin who has previously performed at All Portugal Space and speaks highly of Richard’s musical depth and potential.

All Portugal Space offers an intimate acoustic environment where chamber music unfolds in direct dialogue with the audience

Here, music is not distant

It is shared

For Lisbon’s international community and Portuguese classical music lovers alike, this concert offers the rare opportunity to encounter the emerging generation of European chamber artistry up close

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3

I. Allegro

Franz Liszt (1811–1886)

Grandes études de Paganini, No. 2 in E-flat major (Andante capriccioso)

performed by Richard Rait - piano

Henryk Wieniawski (1835–1880)

Légende in G minor, Op. 17

Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840)

Introduction and Variations on "Mosè" (Fantasia sul "Mosè") for violin and piano, Op. 24 (MS 23)

performed by Lara Haluska - violin and Richard Rait - piano

Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)

Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV:25

I. Andante

II. Poco adagio

III. Rondo all’Ongarese. Presto

performed by Lara Haluska - violin, Anna Komusinski - cello, and Richard Rait - piano

Giovanni Sollima (b. 1962)

Lamentatio

performed by Anna Komusinski - cello

Manuel de Falla (1876–1946)

Ritual Fire Dance (Danza ritual del fuego) from "El amor brujo"

performed by Anna Komusinski - cello and Richard Rait - piano

Arno Babajanian (1921–1983)

Piano Trio in F-sharp minor

III. Finale. Allegro vivace

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)

Primavera Porteña Invierno Porteño

performed by Lara Haluska, Anna Komusinski, and Richard Rait

*Program subject to change.