Sarah Gait
Trio Amaral/Gait/Iruzun
Nathan Amaral (violin) / Sarah Gait (cello) / Clélia Iruzun (piano)
Concerts
Brought together through their shared love of Brazilian classical music and its special connection to Europe, Trio Amaral/Gait/Iruzun presented its debut performance at the Embassy of Brazil in Berlin on 3rd December 2025.
Individually, the musicians present impressive international careers, with performances in leading venues across the world, from Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall to Symphony Hall Boston and the Forbidden City Concert Hall Beijing.
Repertoire
In addition to specialising in the interpretation of Brazilian classical music, ranging from stirring works and little-known gems to their own arrangements of popular songs, Trio Amaral/Gait/Iruzun also performs beloved European classical repertoire. Composers such as Brahms, Haydn and Mozart feature in the trio's programmes, reflecting the musicians' links to Germany and Austria.
Current programmes and repertoire available upon request.
Nathan Amaral
Violin
Recently signed to Decca under an exclusive recording deal, Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral was named Classic FM Rising Star under 30 and awarded the Grand Prize of both the Concert Artist Guild and the Young Concert Artists Trust.
Sarah Gait
Cello
An award recipient from the BBC, Royal Philharmonic Society and MDW Wien, Salzburg-based English cellist Sarah Gait performed on BBC Radio 3 as solo cellist, solo pianist and composer, and received the BBC Young Composer prize.
Clélia Iruzun
Piano
Brazilian pianist Clélia Iruzun, based in London, has released recordings as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and premièred major Brazilian works, including by Villa-Lobos.
Workshops and Education
All three musicians are devoted to nurturing talent and providing musical access to underprivileged members of society: Nathan founded the festival "Week of Musical Integration" in his Brazilian hometown, featured on major Brazilian TV channels. Sarah's initiative Platform Music, recognised by a Royal Philharmonic Society award, brought free alternative-format concerts and workshops to deprived areas of the UK. Clélia established and runs successful London charity Poliphonia, promoting the music of the American continent internationally.