ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE
The dynamic combination of pianist Conrad Tao, violinist Stefan Jackiw, and cellist Jay Campbell breaths new excitement into one of chamber music’s most enduring ensemble configurations. Each member an accomplished soloist in their own right, these three renowned visionary artists of the next generation approach both old and new works with the same curiosity and deep emotional commitment.
PROGRAM
John Zorn: Philosophical Investigations
Charles Ives: Trio for Violin, Cello & Piano
Schumann: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63
“Excitement may be the best word to characterize the Junction Piano Trio.”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Junction Trio
Conrad Tao, Piano
Stefan Jackiw, Violin
Jay Campbell, Cello
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 appearances of the trio include Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. In 2022-23, the Junction Trio gives debut performances at Celebrity Series of Boston, San Francisco Performances, Friends of Chamber Music Denver, Dallas Chamber Music Society, the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, People's Symphony Concerts in NYC and at Capital Region Classical in Schenectady, NY.
