Evgenia Startseva piano
Michal Cwiezewicz violin
Matthias Wiesner viola
Richard Birchall cello
Mahler Piano Quartet A minor
Schnittke Piano Quartet (based on a fragment by Gustav Mahler)
Catoire Piano Quartet A minor, Op. 31
The Ognisko Ensemble, gave its first concert in 2015 at Ognisko Polskie in London where, in 2018, it embarked on the first year of its residency. Founded and directed by violinist Michał Ćwiżewicz, they bring together leading chamber musicians in diverse programmes featuring string and piano ensembles, song and instrumental recitals, as well as collaborating with other artists and groups in the UK and abroad. The Ognisko Ensemble will be performing concerts at the Polish Hearth throughout the year.