Sonoro Cayman Islands
SoNoRo Cayman Islands 2025
Cayman Arts Festival is proud to partner with the SoNoRo Festival in presenting esteemed classical music in the Cayman Islands. The festival is committed to nurturing an appreciation for intimate ensemble performances, offering educational opportunities in classical music, and providing audiences with exposure to world-class musicians on prestigious stages. The SoNoRo Festival embodies an extraordinary cultural celebration centered around promoting the artistry of chamber music.
Marking only its second year in the Cayman Islands, the SoNoRo Festival brings together some of the most esteemed classical musicians (see below) of our time for a 4-day extravaganza from April 2nd, 2025, to April 5th, 2025. This event promises to be an engaging and enlightening educational experience for our community.
Event 1 - Wednesday, April 2nd, 6pm - GT Public Library - (by invitation only) - Serenades
Event 2 - Thursday, April 3rd, 7pm - The National Gallery - Latin Worlds
Event 3 - Friday, April 4th, 1.15pm - Island Primary - The Secret "Superpowers" of Music
Event 4 - Saturday, April 5th, 7pm - Elmslie Memorial United Church - Finale: Fairy Tales
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MUSIC BY THE SEA
Cayman Arts Festival is proud to partner with the SoNoRo Festival to bring world-class classical music to the Cayman Islands. This collaboration reflects their commitment to fostering an appreciation for chamber music, providing enriching educational opportunities, and showcasing exceptional musicians on prestigious stages.
The SoNoRo Cayman Islands Week is a remarkable cultural celebration dedicated to the artistry of chamber music. From April 2–5, 2025, the festival will feature renowned classical musicians (see below) in a weeklong series of inspiring performances and educational events.
To engage audiences of all ages, each day of the festival will present a unique concert at various iconic venues, including George Town Public Library, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, Island Primary, and Elmslie Memorial United Church.
The schedule of the concerts and programmes:
Opening Concert:
Serenades
Wednesday, April 2nd (6pm - 7pm)
George Town Public Library
Note: By invitation only
George Enescu - Serenade lointaine for Piano Trio
Edward Elgar - Salut d’amour for Violin and Piano
Johann Halvorsen - Sarabande e variazioni for Violin and Viola
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Andante cantabile for Violoncello and Piano, op. 11
Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, op. 16
Latin Worlds
Thursday, April 3rd (7pm - 8pm)
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Heitor Villa-Lobos - Brazilian Cycle for Piano solo
Astor Piazzolla - Le Grand Tango for Viola and Piano
Rodion Shchedrin - In Style of Albeniz for Violoncello and Piano
Astor Piazzolla - Romance del Diablo for Violin and Piano / Escualo for Violin and Piano
Alberto Ginastera - Pampeana No.1 for Violin and Piano
Enrique Granados - Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 49
Children's Concert - The Secret "Superpowers" of Music
Friday, April 4th (1.15pm - 2.15pm)
Island Primary
Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Astor Piazzolla, Rodion Shchedrin, Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann and Alberto Ginastera
Finale: Fairy Tales
Saturday, April 5th (7pm - 8pm)
Elmslie Memorial United Church
Robert Schumann - Kinderszenen for Piano Solo, Op. 15
Robert Schumann - Bilder aus dem Osten - Pictures from East, op. 66 for piano four hands
Franz Schubert - String Trio in B-flat Major, D. 471
Robert Schumann - Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44
Artists: (Click for more information on the performers)
Nicolas Dautricourt (violin)
https://www.nicolasdautricourt.com/en-gb/biographie
Alexandra Tirsu (violin)
https://alexandra-tirsu.com
Kyril Zlotnikov (cello)
https://www.jerusalem-quartet.com/zlotnikov
Cristian Budu (piano)
https://www.cristianbudu.com/english
Razvan Popovici (viola)
https://conac.sonoro.org/en/artisti/razvan-popovici/
For more information please contact us at 922-5550 or enquiries@caymanartsfestival.com.