Steven Isserlis cello; Joshua Bell violin; Irène Duval violin; Blythe Teh Engstroem viola; Jeremy Denk piano; Connie Shih piano

Chamber music forms a significant and forward-looking part of Fauré’s output. Responsible for this part of the Wigmore’s centenary commemoration, the composer’s devoted cellist champion opens this intensive segment of exploration with two major works placed alongside one by Fauré’s close friend and teacher Saint-Saëns, and another by his own pupil and friend, Nadia Boulanger.