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Goosfest - A Recital by The Aster Duo (Violin & Cello) followed by afternoon buffet
The Aster Duo, Nyra Jain and Chloe Chen, will be performing a one hour recital of music which will be followed by an afternoon buffet in the beautiful setting at the Swettenham Arms. This annual recital by RNCM students has been extremely popular since it was introduced over 15 years ago. Many of those who have performed previously have gone on to have stunning careers in music. The Aster Duo, Nyra Jain and Chloe Chen, have been playing together since November 2023. Nyra and Chloe are currently in their second year of undergraduate study at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester. They gave their debut performance in March, 2024, at the RNCM Concert Hall performing Tico Tico no Fuba by Zequinha de Abreu and Handel-Halvorsen’s Passacaglia.
Nyra Jain (violinist) is from Mumbai, India and has been playing the violin since the age of 5. She was the first recipient of the Diploma of the SOI (Symphony Orchestra of India) Music Academy, Mumbai where she completed 11 years of study, and is currently a student of Sebastian Muller at the RNCM. Nyra has participated in several international Masterclasses and competitions, and most recently won the Eleanor Warren Salon Prize RNCM, 2023, and the recipient of the 3rd prize at ConBrio 2024 Violin Competition. She regularly performs as a soloist and chamber musician across the UK and with the SOI.
Chloe Chen (cellist) is from Singapore and is currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music under the tutelage of Hannah Roberts. In her second year of studies at the RNCM, she was awarded the John Barbirolli Memorial Prize for Cello and was also awarded the Amy Lindley Prize for cello in her first year of studies. Chloe is a keen chamber musician and is currently part of the ONYX Ensemble, frequently giving performances across the UK and was part of the Spirit Trio which won the RNCM Nossek Prize in 2024. She has played with various orchestras in Singapore, including the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Nyra Jain (violinist) is from Mumbai, India and has been playing the violin since the age of 5. She was the first recipient of the Diploma of the SOI (Symphony Orchestra of India) Music Academy, Mumbai where she completed 11 years of study, and is currently a student of Sebastian Muller at the RNCM. Nyra has participated in several international Masterclasses and competitions, and most recently won the Eleanor Warren Salon Prize RNCM, 2023, and the recipient of the 3rd prize at ConBrio 2024 Violin Competition. She regularly performs as a soloist and chamber musician across the UK and with the SOI.
Chloe Chen (cellist) is from Singapore and is currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music under the tutelage of Hannah Roberts. In her second year of studies at the RNCM, she was awarded the John Barbirolli Memorial Prize for Cello and was also awarded the Amy Lindley Prize for cello in her first year of studies. Chloe is a keen chamber musician and is currently part of the ONYX Ensemble, frequently giving performances across the UK and was part of the Spirit Trio which won the RNCM Nossek Prize in 2024. She has played with various orchestras in Singapore, including the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Thursday 9 October
The Swettenham Arms, Swettenham, Nr Congleton, Cheshire CW12 2LF
2.30pm, Tickets £28
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