Zodiac Trio

One of today's premiere clarinet-violin-piano ensembles, the Zodiac Trio is known for presenting masterpieces for their unconventional instrumentation alongside hidden gems, arrangements, and the occasional duo/solo in a concert experience marked with a special gusto, virtuosity and energy. Over the past decade, the Zodiac Trio has established itself as the leading international trio of its kind. The Trio's story begins in New York in 2006 when three young musicians from the Manhattan School of Music decided to join forces in an unconventional ensemble and spearhead a career dedicated to the clarinet-violin-piano instrumentation. One year later, the Zodiac Trio moved to Paris to attend the Paris Conservatory under the guidance of the Ysaye Quartet and their unique chamber music program--becoming the first American group and first ensemble with a wind instrument to be accepted to the program.

Kliment Krylovskiy, clarinet; Vanessa Mollard, violin; and Riko Higuma, piano

Program:

George Gershwin, An American in Paris

Astor Piazzolla, Serie del Ángel

Peter Schickele, Serenade for Three

Arturo Márquez, Danzón No. 2

Bela Bartok, Contrasts