Young Artist Platform - lunchtime concert
Fika Duo The Fika Duo was formed in September 2023 by guitarist Zoë Meadowcroft and flautist Emma Lörstad in their first year at the Royal Academy of Music, where they both hold scholarships. Since their debut performance at the Academy, they have aimed to build a unique concert repertoire through new arrangements and collaborations with composers, including new works written by Zoë, as well as highlighting under-represented areas of the existing repertoire. The name ‘Fika Duo’ comes from the Swedish tradition of ‘fika’, to take a break in one’s day to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and something sweet – Emma and Zoë’s secret weapon for long rehearsals. About the Young Artist Platform IGF's YAP aims to help young musicians in the critical phase between the final stages of music education and the concert platform. The programme provides much needed performance opportunities and mentoring for young guitarists starting out in their careers, as well as the opportunity to work with a composer and premiere a new work.
Thursday 13 August th 1.00pm - 1.45pm
general admission £7 seniors £5 | under 18s free
Eva Victoria Schockmel | Fika Duo
Programme
Eva Victoria Schockmel
Fika Duo Stephen Goss (b. 1964) From Honey to Ashes i. Hot iv. Brazil Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) (arr. Zoë Meadowcroft) Invierno Porteño
Eva Victoria Schockmel Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) Fantaisie Hongroise op. 65 Eva Victoria Schockmel (b. 2001) Le château de ma grand-mère Cheryl Frances-Hoad (b. 1980) The Millipede is Walking (IGF 2025 Commission) I. The Millipede is Walking II. Serenade III. Solitary Bees
Born in 2001, Eva Victoria Schockmel is a classical guitarist from Luxembourg. Embarking on her musical journey at the Conservatoire de la Ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette, she developed her passion for the guitar in the class of Christian Peckels from the age of seven, culminating in a ‘Diplôme Supérieur’ with ‘Grande Distinction’. In 2025, Eva Victoria earned her Bachelor’s degree at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the class of Gabriel Bianco, graduating with the highest distinction. Alongside solo recitals, she is an avid chamber musician (e.g. Duo Encordé and Pulsar Quartet), orchestra soloist (e.g. Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra) and performs in prestigious concert halls (Het Concertgebouw, Kings Place and Philharmonie Luxembourg).
Effy Efthymiou (b. 1980) Swarming (IGF 2022 Commission)
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) (arr. Zoë Meadowcroft) Primavera Porteña
This is a shared concert in two parts with no interval .
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