PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION - TIM KILPHUIS TRIO

The Tim Kliphuis Trio explore George Gershwin’s favourite tunes while developing a new re imagining of Rhapsody in Blue, premiering this June. Alongside Gershwin, the programme weaves music by Django Reinhardt with classical works by Bach and others.

One of the world’s leading string trios, they combine virtuosity and improvisation across classical, gypsy jazz, and Celtic folk traditions. Violinist Tim Kliphuis is joined by Nigel Clark on guitar and Roy Percy on double bass, celebrating 20 years of touring together.The Tim Kliphuis Trio are one of the world’s top string groups, combining jaw-dropping virtuosity and mesmerizing improvisations with a beautifully varied repertoire sourced from classical, gypsy jazz and celtic folk music. Award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis (Netherlands) and Scotsmen Nigel Clark (guitar) and Roy Percy (double bass) celebrate their 20th year of touring together.

The Trio’s stellar performances brought them highlights such as the Richard Strauss Festival, Glasgow’s Celtic Connections, Starlight Classics Cape Town as well as a State visit to the Swedish Royal family and an appearance at the United Nations. The Trio collaborates with The Netherlands, The Hague and Tallinn Chamber Orchestras and Cape Town Philharmonic.