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Catch three young artists on the brink of international stardom
Violinist Esther Yoo, cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, and pianist Zhang Zuo are the Z.E.N. Trio, a highly accomplished, dynamic ensemble soon to be a fixture on all the world’s biggest stages. See them at the beginning of their meteoric rise.
When we commission a piece of music, we want it to last forever.
We seek out musical voices that are worth hearing. So we’ve amplified four leading voices of their generation: Australian composer Matt Laing and the soloistic talents of Z.E.N. Trio.
Matt, a Musica Viva FutureMaker, writes music of great virtuosity and originality. He has been commissioned in celebration of a patron’s significant birthday, and will play to the strengths of Z.E.N. Trio – a remarkable ensemble who’ve already made their name through the BBC New Generation scheme, a Deutsche Grammophon recording and countless acclaimed concerts.
Put these voices together, and things will get exciting. Two programs are on offer depending in which city you live in, each program includes Arno Babajanian’s trio and the world premiere of Matt’s work. Elsewhere, you’ll either be resisting the urge to stamp your feet to a grand finale (Dvořák’s intoxicating ‘Dumky’), or imploding with intense passion of the heart (Brahms’s Romantic trio).
"The technical assurance, musical conviction and stylistic unanimity of an ensemble that’s been together for many years."
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ESTHER YOO Violin |
Program 1: Program 1: Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne Tuesday, Sydney Saturday Program 2: Program 2: Melbourne Saturday, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney Monday
*World premiere performances. Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia by Graham Lovelock and Steven Singer. Sydney: The Monday 22 August concert is a Charles Berg Tribute Concert. Hobart: Presented by Musica Viva Tasmania Dubbo: Presented by Macquarie Conservatorium in association with Musica Viva Australia as part of its Regional Touring program. |
Matt Laing Matt, a Musica Viva FutureMaker, writes music of great virtuosity and originality. He has been commissioned in celebration of a patron’s significant birthday, and will play to the strengths of Z.E.N. Trio – a remarkable ensemble who’ve already made their name through the BBC New Generation scheme, a Deutsche Grammophon recording and countless acclaimed concerts. |
This tour is generously supported by our Ensemble Patrons: Concert Champions |
Z.E.N. Trio will be livestreamed on Tuesday 23 August at 7pm AEST.
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