Concert Series – Clémence de Forceville, Benedict Kloeckner & Oxana Shevchenko
Friday 25th September 7:30pm
Free – £20.00
Brahms & Rachmaninov
Clémence de Forceville, violin | Benedict Kloeckner, cello | Oxana Shevchenko, piano
Friday 25th September
7.30pm
Doors open 7.00pmNetherby Hall
Longtown, CarlisleAdults £20
Under 26 freeProgramme
- Brahms, B Major, Op. 8
- Interval
- Rachmaninov, Trio no 2, Op. 9
The Artists
Benedict Kloeckner, cello
Benedict Kloeckner is one of the leading cellists of his generation. A prizewinner at major international competitions, he appears as a soloist with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (London), Radio Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Deutsche Radiophilharmonie, NDR Radiophilharmonie, Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Kremerata Baltica, MDR Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. He has worked with conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Christoph Eschenbach, Michael Sanderling, Ingo Metzmacher, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Joana Mallwitz, Cristian Măcelaru and Sir Simon Rattle.
Kloeckner has performed in halls including the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Suntory Hall, the Musikverein, Zurich Tonhalle and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, and is a regular guest at international festivals.
Clémence de Forceville, violin
Clémence de Forceville is regarded as one of the most promising French violinists of her generation. Active as a soloist, chamber musician, concertmaster and teacher, she is recognised for her versatility and musical range. Born in 1991, she began violin at the age of four with Radu Blidar, winning her first international prizes at nine and giving early concert appearances. She studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris with Olivier Charlier, then continued her training in Germany with Antje Weithaas and Mihaela Martin.
She has been selected for leading international masterclasses including Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, IMS Prussia Cove and the Ozawa Academy, where she has worked with artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Eberhard Feltz, András Schiff, Alfred Brendel, Donald Weilerstein, Miriam Fried, Pamela Frank and Zakhar Bron.
Oxana Shevchenko, piano
Oxana Shevchenko is internationally recognised as a pianist of outstanding artistry, sensibility and versatility, in demand as both a soloist and chamber musician. In 2010 she won First Prize at the Scottish International Piano Competition. Following her success, she recorded her debut album for Delphian Records (released 2011) featuring works by Shostakovich, Mozart, Liszt and Ravel.
Her competition honours include First Prize at the International Premio Franz Liszt Competition (Italy, 2015), First Prize and Gold Medal at the Chappell Piano Competition (UK, 2013), and First Prize at the Sheepdrove Piano Competition (UK, 2012). She has also received prizes at the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition (Italy), the Sydney International Piano Competition (Australia), the Sendai International Music Competition (Japan) and the China International Piano Competition (Shanghai).
About Absolute Classics
Absolute Classics, founded by Artistic Director Alex McQuiston, brings world-class musicians to venues across Dumfries and Galloway. Renowned for its unique approach, the series goes beyond the concerts: visiting artists tour the region and engage with local schools, working alongside young people to inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences.
Netherby Hall is proud to host the Absolute Classics Winter Series, offering an intimate and atmospheric setting for these exceptional performances.
More in the Series
This concert is part of the Absolute Classics Winter Series 2026/2027 at Netherby Hall, running from September 2026 to March 2027.
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