Women Who Dared

Founded in 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland, the Streeton Trio is Australia’s most internationally successful piano trio. Named after Sir Arthur Streeton, the ensemble is now based in Sydney and features violinist Emma Jardine, cellist Rachel Siu, and pianist Bernadette Harvey.

Winners of the 2011 Musica Viva Chamber Music Competition, the trio has been laureates of prestigious international competitions and received support from the Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria, and the Ian Potter Cultural Trust. They have performed at Wigmore Hall (London), Het Loo Royal Palace (Holland), and Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre (China), among other esteemed venues.

With four acclaimed CDs, their recordings are frequently featured on ABC Classic and Classic FM, praised for their “crisp, gutsy” interpretations (The Age). The Streeton Trio continues to captivate audiences across Australia and internationally, cementing its place as one of the country’s premier chamber ensembles.

Founder of the Streeton Trio, Emma Jardine studied in Switzerland and Germany, performing internationally as a chamber musician and soloist. A former violinist of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, she has toured extensively and won numerous awards.

An international prize-winning cellist, Rachel Siu has performed as a soloist with major orchestras and won top awards in competitions across Australia and Europe. She is known for her expressive artistry and technical brilliance.

A renowned concert pianist and educator, Bernadette Harvey has performed worldwide and is a recipient of the Centenary Medal for her contribution to Australian music. She is a passionate advocate for new music and an acclaimed recording artist.