The Rossetti Ensemble was created in 2018 from long-standing collaborations between pianist John Lenehan, violinist Sara Trickey, violist Sarah-Jane Bradley and cellist Tim Lowe. Named after Dante Gabriel, the eminent British poet and Pre-Raphaelite artist, the group is passionate about the repertoire of the era and composers who derived inspiration from his work during the late romantic period and early 20th Century. In addition to piano quartets the group is flexible, working with other high profile instrumentalists to produce imaginative and varied programmes.
Recent appearances include the Cambridge IAML Festival, Hertfordshire Festival of Music, Little Missenden Festival, York Chamber Music Festival, William Alwyn Festival, Chester Celebrity Concerts, Cratfield Music, Norwich Chamber Music, Witney Music Club as well as warmly received London concerts at King’s Place and Conway Hall. Forthcoming major concerts include the Kendal Midday Series, Chelthenham and London concerts at Leighton House and the Conway Hall. The group is currently including works commissioned by the Schubert Ensemble under the auspices of their trust to promote these works.
The Rossetti Ensemble’s recording in 3 volumes of the complete chamber works of Austrian composer Robert Furstenthal is available on Toccata Classics. Their most recent recording for Divine Art comprises chamber works by Lydia Kakabadse with double bass player Leon Bosch with whom the group has a regular collaboration.
