Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto.
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The ‘new generation’ piano trio hosted by Chamber Music Pittsburgh will take the stage at the Pittsburgh Playhouse located in downtown Pittsburgh on Dec. 11… Jackiw and Tao recently took the time to share their musical journey and one of the many things they have in common is that they both began at a young age.
Carnegie Hall announced programming for their 2023-24 season on February 28, including approximately 170 concerts by many of the world’s leading artists and ensembles, serving audiences in New York City and beyond. As part of their programming, Carnegie will present the Junction Trio on May 3, 2024, with works by Zorn, Ives, and Beethoven.
The young, New York-based musicians are no stranger to Celebrity Series Boston, but this is their first time together as an ensemble for the presenter.
Upcoming Performances
Zorn: Ghosts
Ives: Trio for Violin, Cello & Piano
Schumann: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63
Zorn: Ghosts
Ives: Piano Trio
Beethoven: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, "Archduke"