Trio Azura: Piano Trio Through Time

When: Friday, October 9th at 7:30 PM Location: Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport Tickets: Premier: $62 Orchestra: $54 Main: $45 Trio Azura is quickly emerging as one of today’s most promising young ensembles, characterized by “intelligence and imagination” and “profound emotion” (Gramophone). Having won the Grand Prize, Gold Medal, Lift Every Voice Prize, and Horszowski Trio Prize at the 51st Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 2024, the trio is rapidly establishing itself on major concert stages across the United States and beyond. In a program anchored by Ravel and Mendelssohn’s cornerstone Piano Trios, Trio Azura invites audiences to explore the world of the piano trio across eras, from the Romantic and Impressionist traditions to the contemporary voice of Jennifer Higdon. Duncan McDougall, violin Yejin Hong, cello Yanfeng Bai, piano Program Ravel Piano Trio Jennifer Higdon Piano Trio Intermission Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 *Program subject to change Complimentary wine, generously provided by Gold’s Wine and Spirits, will be served during intermission. Following the performance, join us for an intimate reception at The Brenton Hotel, featuring complimentary wine and charcuterie, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.