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.