Concert Trio Concept : Entre romantisme et modernité

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This event will be conducted in French.

Please note that the doors will close 15 minutes after the event starts, and no access will be allowed after that time.

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At the invitation of the Columbia Global Paris Center and ProQuartet, the Trio Concept will perform masterpieces for piano, violin, and cello by Felix Mendelssohn, Mel Bonis, and Maurice Ravel. This program promises a captivating musical journey blending romance and modernity, showcasing one of the most promising ensembles on the international stage.

A reception will follow the concert for attendees.

Program

Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 (1839) [30’]
Mel Bonis, Suite Orientale - I. Prélude (1900) [2’55]
Maurice Ravel, Piano Trio in A minor (1914) [30’]

Trio Concept

The Trio Concept recently won the First Prize at the Schoenfeld International String Competition in Harbin, China, and was designated as an ECHO Rising Star for the 2025/2026 season. The ensemble also received the 'Yves Paternot Award' at the 31st edition of the Verbier Festival. In 2023, after auditions at Wigmore Hall in London, they were selected as YCAT artists, a first for an Italian ensemble.

In Italy, the Trio made headlines by earning the Second Prize at the Premio Trio di Trieste, where they also received several special awards. With an average age of 20, they are the youngest chamber music group ever rewarded in the history of the competition. Recently, they made their debut with Beethoven's Triple Concerto in Taiwan.

The Trio Concept has distinguished itself with various successes, including winning the first prize at the Amadeus Factory competition and the Giovanna Maniezzo prize from the Accademia Musicale di Siena. They have been named resident ensemble for prestigious programs like ProQuartet in Paris and the Comitato Amur. Founded in 2013 at the Conservatorio di Torino, the Trio performs across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Recognized for their refined interpretations and commitment to contemporary repertoire, the Trio Concept is also dedicated to outreach, sharing their passion for music with young generations. They have conducted masterclasses at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Lyceum Mozarteum in Havana.

Originally formed in 2013 as Trio Chagall, the group decided to change its name in October 2024 to better reflect their artistic journey, centered around the idea of the trio as the core of their musical activity, thus creating a strong and coherent "trio concept."

Organizers

For 35 years, the European Chamber Music Center - ProQuartet has contributed to the promotion of string quartets while supporting the entire chamber music community and expanding the audience's interest.

Located at Reid Hall since 2010, the Columbia Global Paris Center is one of Columbia University's ten global centers. Its mission is to foster research, education, and transnational collaboration. Through its scientific and cultural programming, podcasts, and community engagement, it strengthens Columbia University's ties in France and internationally while providing a platform for the intellectual exploration of social and environmental issues in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

The Venue

Located in the heart of Montparnasse, Reid Hall hosts several initiatives of Columbia University: the Columbia Global Paris Center, the Institute for Ideas and Imagination, Columbia Undergraduate Programs, and various others. This unique combination of resources is reinforced by a global network aiming to extend the university's engagement worldwide through educational programs, research initiatives, regional partnerships, and public events, making Reid Hall a truly unique place.

This gathering will take place at Reid Hall in the Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc, built in 1912 and fully renovated in 2023 thanks to the generous support of Judith Ginsberg and Paul LeClerc.

The views expressed by the speakers do not necessarily represent the official position of the Columbia Global Paris Center or its affiliates.